Officials also said during a Wednesday update that this could end up being the largest wildfire in New Jersey in 20 years.

A massive wildfire erupted in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens in April 2025, highlighting the delicate line between nature’s cycles ...

Burning over 15,000 acres of land, the wildfire has had significant consequences within the state and beyond, affecting air ...

The Jones Road Fire tore through over 15,300 acres of drought-stricken Pine Barrens—leaving a smoky scar visible from space.

There are still four structures threatened by the fire, but all evacuations are lifted for the approximately 5,000 residents who evacuated on Tuesday.

A 19-year-old Waretown man has been arrested and charged with aggravated arson in connection with the so-named Jones Road ...

Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, N.J., faces arson charges for setting a bonfire using wooden pallets and leaving it without fully extinguishing the blaze.

Police arrested and charged 19-year-old Joseph Kling with aggravated arson for allegedly starting the wildfire in Waretown.

Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...

Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is continuing their efforts to extinguish the fire that has consumed more than 15,000 acres.

The Jones Road fire in New Jersey has scorched over 15,000 acres of land. Check back for the latest update on the wildfire ...