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Ocean County wildfire 60% contained after consuming more than 15,000 acres
Officials also said during a Wednesday update that this could end up being the largest wildfire in New Jersey in 20 years.
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 ...
Look back: Crews make progress as they battle wildfire in Ocean County, NJ
A massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned thousands of acres, forced thousands of evacuations and closed ...
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NJ man, 19, arrested on charges of sparking wildfire catastrophe in Ocean County
Joseph Kling, 19, of the Waretown section of Ocean Township, was charged Wednesday with aggravated arson and arson in what is ...
Here's what's trending: NFL Draft Day, Ocean County, NJ Wildfire and an odd new 'meal prep' trend
From NFL Draft Day, to the wildfire raging through Ocean County, New Jersey and one new meal prep trend that is raising ...
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State of Emergency declared after New Jersey wildfire rapidly expands
A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has surged to more than 11,500 acres since Tuesday, forcing thousands to ...
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Why did he do it? NJ wildfire suspect, seen in old bonfire video, faces heat of justice
Prosecutors say Joseph Kling, 19, of the Waretown section of Ocean Township, definitely started a bonfire. And that bonfire ...
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Garden State Parkway, Route 9 reopen in Ocean County after fire closures
Bryant Road remains closed between Route 532 and Route 539, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Ocean ...