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Pine Barrens fire today: 13,500 acres burned, 50% contained
Firefighters are making progress with the wildfire in the Pine Barrens section of southern Ocean County. Some 50% of the fire ...
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NJ Wildfire updates: Smoke from Ocean County fire impacting air quality in Tri-State area
Fire officials expect the blaze to grow and that it could turn out to be the largest wildfire in New Jersey in 20 years.
NJ fire updates: Ocean Township man charged with arson in Jones Road wildfire
A Waretown man has been charged with aggravated arson in connection with the wildfire that has spread throughout southern ...
New Jersey Wildfire Map—Live Tracker
The next chance of rain will come this weekend as New Jersey firefighters continue to battle a growing wildfire.
NJ wildfire: Spread like ‘napalm,’ now 50% contained in 15,000 acres
No one has been injured, but three buildings in Lacey caught fire, with one destroyed. As of Wednesday night, eight ...
Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it’s contained, officials say
A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said.
Teen accused of starting massive New Jersey wildfire by burning wood pallets
Joseph Kling, 19, of Ocean Township, allegedly started a bonfire with wooden pallets on Tuesday in the Forked River Mountains ...
Smoke From New Jersey Wildfire Moves Toward New York City
The air in the city is unhealthy for some groups because of a fire that has been burning in the Pine Barrens since Tuesday.
Ocean County fire: Wildfire in Lacey, Waretown grows to 8,500 acres; 3,000 evacuated
More than 23,000 JCP&L customers in Barnegat and Waretown are without power, according to JCP&L. The utility cut electricity ...