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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 ...
Winds increase risk of fire spread as NJ blaze grows to 15K acres
The New Jersey wildfire continues to grow as low humidity and wind gusts may increase the risk for rapid fire spread across ...
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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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.
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.
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.
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Teen charged with allegedly setting New Jersey wildfire; Air quality alert in NYC, Tri-State area
Officials said the fire is believed to be the second-worst in the last two decades, smaller only than a 2007 blaze that ...
Grateful neighbors in Ocean County, New Jersey, bring drinks, snacks for crews fighting wildfire
Neighbors in Ocean County, New Jersey, brought drinks and snacks to the command center for firefighters battling the Jones Road Wildfire. The fire is about 50% contained after spreading across roughly ...