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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 ...
A 19-year-old man faces arson charges for New Jersey wildfire, officials say
A 19-year-old faces arson charges in connection to a southern New Jersey wildfire that has scorched at least 15,000 acres and ...
Smoke from New Jersey wildfire visible on radar, map shows power outages in Ocean County
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, intense heat and smoke from the flames are being picked ...
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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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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.
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 ...