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New Jersey Forest Fire Service: Jones Road Wildfire is 65% contained; 15,300 acres burned
By 12 p.m. Sunday, firefighters said they'd contained 65% of the 15,300-acre wildfire that started burning on Tuesday.
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Detention hearing delayed for Waretown man accused of starting Ocean County wildfire
A Waretown man charged with arson in the wildfire that has destroyed more than 15,000 acres in southern Ocean County is ...
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New Jersey man accused of starting fire, which erupted into massive Ocean County wildfire
A Waretown man has been charged with arson in connection with the Jones Roads Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey.
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, ...
Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire
Authorities arrested the 19-year-old from Waretown, New Jersey, and charged him with arson and aggravated arson in the fire ...
New Jersey wildfire: Strong winds complicate firefighters' efforts
Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday ...
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Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns
In its most recent update, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said about half of the fire spread over nearly 24 square miles ...
Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens at 75% containment, officials say
Three-fourths of a vast wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens has been contained, state officials said Monday.
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 ...