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Ocean County wildfire 60% contained after consuming more than 15,000 acres
Crews in Ocean County, New Jersey, are making progress containing a wildfire that has burned thousands of acres this week.
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 explodes to 13,250 acres, could be largest in nearly 20 years
The Jones Road fire is the largest wildfire in New Jersey since June 2022 when the Mullica River Fire scorched 13,500 acres ...
Teenager arrested in connection with fast-growing New Jersey wildfire
The fire spread quickly and destroyed buildings and vehicles after authorities said a bonfire was improperly extinguished.
New Jersey man charged with arson in Jersey Shore wildfire
A Jersey Shore man is currently behind bars in connection to a wildfire that burned thousands of acres across two Ocean ...
Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire
Authorities say a man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, sparking a ...
National Weather Service warns of heightened wildfire risk in New Jersey and Pa. as 15,250-acre Jones Road Fire still burns
The warning issued by the National Weather Service runs from 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. and covers all of South Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
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JBJ Soul Kitchen offers free meals to Ocean County wildfire victims and first responders
JBJ Soul Kitchen, founded by Jon Bon Jovi, is providing free three-course meals to first responders and residents impacted by the Ocean County wildfire, restaurant officials said. The meals are ...