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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.
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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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 ...