As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is capturing the intense heat and smoke from the flames.

A massive wildfire continued to burn in New Jersey on Wednesday, spanning over 8,500 acres and prompting the evacuation of 3,000 people, which snarled traffic and sent huge plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.

A wildfire in New Jersey has burned over 8,000 acres and remains uncontained, as the central and southern regions of the state face high fire danger ratings. Thousands are without power or have been forced to evacuate their homes, according to officials.