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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Look back: Crews make progress as they battle wildfire in Ocean County, NJ
A massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned thousands of acres, forced thousands of evacuations and closed ...
Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as NJ wildfire burns
Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...
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.