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Authorities ‘very confident’ that 19-year-old intentionally ignited what grew into massive wildfire
Officials in Ocean County were confident that the 19-year-old arrested Wednesday set the initial fire that became the Jones ...
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 ...
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.
Wildfire burns thousands of acres in a rural, rugged area of Nebraska
A wildfire burning in a rugged, wooded area of Nebraska grew to more than 6,600 acres but hundreds of firefighters have ...
Inside NASA's mission to study wildfire behavior
NASA is studying the science of wildfires on the ground and in the air with their FireSense mission in an effort to better ...
New Jersey Jones Road Wildfire: Containment Tracker
The Jones Road fire in New Jersey has scorched 13,500 acres of land. Check back for the latest update on the wildfire ...
Residents assess damage caused by New Jersey wildfire
Jim and Lenore Thoms said their business in Lacey's industrial park in southern New Jersey was saved by firefighters. (AP ...
Man arrested for arson after bonfire ignites Jones Road wildfire, authorities say
The fire spread quickly and destroyed buildings and vehicles after authorities said a bonfire was improperly extinguished.