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Raging N.J. wildfire didn’t grow overnight, officials say, but continues to burn despite rain
The Jones Road wildfire, as the blaze was dubbed, is one of the largest in state history. Since breaking out on Tuesday in ...
New Jersey wildfire can be fully contained over weekend if weather cooperates, firefighters say
New Jersey firefighters are confident the wildfire burning for days in Ocean County​ will be fully contained over the weekend ...
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.
Evacuation orders lifted as fast-moving wildfire scorches New Jersey
A fast-moving wildfire was burning in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, but officials on Wednesday lifted earlier evacuation ...
Jones Road wildfire in New Jersey prompts air quality advisory for NYC, LI
Smoke from the Jones Road wildfire in New Jersey was slated to swath City skies on Thursday, prompting air quality advisories ...
New Jersey fire weather danger spikes Friday as Jones Road Fire scorches over 15,000 acres
New Jersey faces an increased risk of rapid fire spreading on Friday as firefighters continue battling the 15,000-acre Jones ...
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 ...