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Massive N.J. wildfire still covers 15,000 acres but much-needed rain is coming
The “Jones Road Wildfire” is currently 15,300 acres in size and is 60% contained, according to an update from the New Jersey ...
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 ...
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.
Heightened wildfire risk in region as 15,300-acre Jones Road Fire still burns in NJ, and Pa. battles a new blaze
The National Weather Service has warned of "an increased risk" for rapid wildfire spread across New Jersey and eastern ...
Live updates: New Jersey wildfire could be largest state has seen in 20 years
A massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned thousands of acres, forced thousands of evacuations and closed ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...