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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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New Jersey wildfire continues to grow as 19-year-old man charged aggravated arson
Police arrested and charged 19-year-old Joseph Kling with aggravated arson for allegedly starting the wildfire in Waretown.
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 ...
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 ...
New Jersey Wildfire Map—Live Tracker
The next chance of rain will come this weekend as New Jersey firefighters continue to battle a growing wildfire.