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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 ...
New Jersey Jones Road Wildfire: Containment Tracker
The Jones Road fire in New Jersey has scorched over 15,000 acres of land. Check back for the latest update on the wildfire ...
Strong winds complicate efforts to fight Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County
The National Weather Service issued an "increased risk of fire spread" into the evening for parts of southern New Jersey.
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 ...
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Smoke chokes Ocean County as Jones Road wildfire continues to burn
A persistent smoke advisory remains in effect for parts of Ocean County as the Jones Road Wildfire, first reported Tuesday, ...
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How did the Jones Road wildfire start and why are wildfires common in the New Jersey Pine Barrens?
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NJ fire updates: Ocean Township man charged with arson in Jones Road wildfire
Joseph Kling, 19, was charged with arson and aggravated arson in connection with the wildfire that started in Waretown (Ocean ...
Mystery blaze starts in N.J. family’s home as wildfire burns nearby
The cause of the fire in the Forked River home is believed to be electrical, but remains under investigation, according to a ...