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Ocean County fire: Wildfire in Lacey, Waretown grows to 8,500 acres; 3,000 evacuated
WARETOWN ― One of the worst wildfires in southern Ocean County history has more than doubled in size, scorching 8,500 acres, ...
Waretown Man Accused Of Starting Jones Road Fire That Burned 15K Acres
A 19-year-old from Waretown who was burning pallets is accused of igniting the wildfire that's burned through about 15,000 ...
New Jersey Jones Road Wildfire: Containment Tracker
The Jones Road fire in New Jersey has scorched over 15,000 acres of land. Check back for the latest update on the wildfire ...
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.
Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns
The National Weather Service discouraged any outdoor burning with low humidity, temperatures reaching near 80 degrees ...
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 ...
Joseph Kling, 19, faces arson charges in N.J. wildfire, prosecutors say he set bonfire
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J.​ wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.