New Jersey Faces Worst Wildfire in 20 Years Amid Drought and Heat

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on New Jersey’s largest wildfire in nearly two decades, burning 12,000 acres and only 35% contained. State Fire Warden Trevor Raynor called the situation “extreme.” The fire has already cut off electricity to 20,000 homes. McIntyre explains that a rare combination of high spring temperatures and one of the worst droughts in the state’s recent history has created ideal wildfire conditions.