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National Weather Service warns of heightened wildfire risk in New Jersey and Pa. as 15,250-acre Jones Road Fire still burns
The National Weather Service is warning of “an increased risk” for rapid wildfire spread across New Jersey and eastern ...
Ocean County, N.J. wildfire declared arson, 19-year-old in custody, authorities say
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities ...
Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as NJ wildfire burns
Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...
Wildfires in Ocean County, New Jersey could impact Long Island air quality
Firefighters from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are still battling pine barrens fires in Ocean County on Friday, and it could have an impact on the air quality on Long Island.
New Jersey wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate in Ocean County
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for some homes in New Jersey's Barnegat Township in Ocean County due to a wildfire.
Live updates: New Jersey wildfire could be largest state has seen in 20 years
A massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned thousands of acres, forced thousands of evacuations and closed ...
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Ocean County wildfire consumes more than 15,000 acres, could be largest in nearly 20 years
Officials also said during a Wednesday update that this could end up being the largest wildfire in New Jersey in 20 years.
Teenager arrested in connection with fast-growing New Jersey wildfire
The fire spread quickly and destroyed buildings and vehicles after authorities said a bonfire was improperly extinguished.
New Jersey wildfire explodes to 13,250 acres, could be largest in nearly 20 years
The Jones Road fire is the largest wildfire in New Jersey since June 2022 when the Mullica River Fire scorched 13,500 acres across Wharton State Forest in Burlington County. If the fire surpasses that ...
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Maps show location of Ocean County, New Jersey wildfire and current road closures
A raging wildfire in New Jersey has scorched thousands of acres, is sending large plumes of smoke into the sky, and has led to the closure of several roads.
Firefighters make progress as New Jersey wildfire burns over 13K acres
LACEY, NJ – Firefighters have made progress containing a massive wildfire burning in central New Jersey that damaged multiple ...