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Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. burns through 13,250 acres
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres.
Fire at mulch yard threatened 50 N.J. homes, could burn for next day or more, officials say
Officials say the fire at the Wade Salvage & Mulch facility on Jackson Road in the Atco section of Waterford broke out around 4:20 p.m. Sunday and that the blaze expanded into a field outside the ...
New Jersey man charged with starting massive, half-contained wildfire in Ocean County
Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, has been charged with arson after starting a bonfire that sparked a 15,000 acre wildfire that ...
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FEMA grant aids Jones Road Wildfire response in NJ
New Jersey secured a FEMA grant to aid wildfire response and recovery efforts in Ocean County as the Jones Road Wildfire burns 15,000+ acres.
Smoke advisory issued for Ocean County, wildfire area got ‘trace’ of rain, officials say
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued a smoke advisory for Ocean County on Saturday as the Jones Road wildfire continues for a a fifth day. Lacey and Ocean townships are currently most impacted by ...
Ocean County fire: Are you in danger from the smoky air? Here's what to do
The Ocean County Health Department is urging those with respiratory conditions to stay indoors in areas affected by the ...
Man Arrested For Arson In Jones Road Fire That Could Grow To Be 'Largest Fire In New Jersey In 20 Years'
The Jones Road Fire in New Jersey started Tuesday morning and has consumed more than 23 square miles. Thousands were forced ...
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 ...