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Firefighter in critical condition, as Lakewood wildfire burns 170 acres, destroys structures
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Wildfire spreads across Lakewood, NJ on Sunday
Gusting winds and dry conditions helped send flames across Lakewood, NJ on Sunday. Credit: Abby Redy via Storyful
LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Swirling winds and dry conditions caused a large brush fire in Lakewood, New Jersey to spread to roughly 170 acres and damage at least two businesses Sunday, according to state officials.
Authorities also said a New Jersey Forest Fire Service firefighter is in critical condition at a hospital.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded to reports of an active wildfire on Airport Road and Cedar Bridge Avenue Sunday, around 3:30 p.m. The agency advised motorists to avoid the area as workers assessed the situation.