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New Jersey man charged with starting massive, half-contained wildfire in Ocean County
A New Jersey man was arrested in connection with sparking the 15,250-acre fire that has burned for several days in Ocean ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Smoke chokes Ocean County as Jones Road wildfire continues to burn
A persistent smoke advisory remains in effect for parts of Ocean County as the Jones Road Wildfire, first reported Tuesday, ...
A 19-year-old man faces arson charges for New Jersey wildfire, officials say
A 19-year-old faces arson charges in connection to a southern New Jersey wildfire that has scorched at least 15,000 acres and ...
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Ocean County wildfire 60% contained after consuming more than 15,000 acres
Crews in Ocean County, New Jersey, are making progress containing a wildfire that has burned thousands of acres this week.
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.
National Weather Service warns of heightened wildfire risk in New Jersey and Pa. as 15,250-acre Jones Road Fire still burns
The warning issued by the National Weather Service runs from 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. and covers all of South Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
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New Jersey man accused of starting fire, which erupted into massive Ocean County wildfire
A Waretown man has been charged with arson in connection with the Jones Roads Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey.