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Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire
Authorities say a man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, sparking a ...
Here’s a NASA Satellite View of One of New Jersey’s Biggest Wildfires in Decades
The Jones Road Fire tore through over 15,300 acres of drought-stricken Pine Barrens—leaving a smoky scar visible from space.
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Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns
Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...
NJ wildfire: Spread like ‘napalm,’ now 50% contained in 15,000 acres
No one has been injured, but three buildings in Lacey caught fire, with one destroyed. As of Wednesday night, eight ...
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New Jersey Cut Back on Prescribed Burns in the Pine Barrens—and Faces a Wildfire That Charred Thousands of Acres
With near drought conditions, state forest fire officials reduced prescribed burns this spring and worried about “quite a ...
Smoke from growing NJ wildfire impacting air quality in NYC area
A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens was expected to grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the ...
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NJ man charged with arson, bonfire sparked wildfire
A man set a bonfire using wooden pallets in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens and left them without fully extinguishing the blaze, ...
Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens blaze
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the ...
NASA Images Reveal Extent of Major New Jersey Fire
Burning over 15,000 acres of land, the wildfire has had significant consequences within the state and beyond, affecting air ...