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New Jersey wildfire can be fully contained over weekend if weather cooperates, firefighters say
New Jersey firefighters are confident the wildfire burning for days in Ocean County​ will be fully contained over the weekend ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Plumes of smoke tower over New Jersey town as wildfire rages on
Authorities have charged a 19-year-old with arson for allegedly starting the fire, which has burned more than 15,000 acres.
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Forest Fire services gives Thursday night update on New Jersey fire
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service continues to monitor conditions and allocate resources where needed. Local officials say ...