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Where does Pinelands blaze rank among NJ's biggest wildfires? It's no 'Black Saturday'
The official granddaddy of Garden State forest fires burned 4% of the state. The Jones Road fire is nearing Top 10 status.
Raging N.J. wildfire didn’t grow overnight, officials say, but continues to burn despite rain
The Jones Road wildfire, as the blaze was dubbed, is one of the largest in state history. Since breaking out on Tuesday in ...
NJ fire update: Rain provides 'some relief' as firefighters keep battling Jones Road blaze
Firefighters continue to fight the Jones Road wildfire in southern Ocean County, with rainfall on Friday night providing ...
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 ...
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NJ Wildfire Still Burning, Rain on the Way
The Jones Road Fire began in Ocean County, NJ on Tuesday. It has grown to 15,300 acres and is 60% contained. One arrest has been made in connection to the fire. Officials say a 19 year old did not ...
Ocean County wildfire 60% contained after consuming more than 15,000 acres
Officials also said during a Wednesday update that this could end up being the largest wildfire in New Jersey in 20 years.
Massive N.J. wildfire still covers 15,000 acres but much-needed rain is coming
The “Jones Road Wildfire” is currently 15,300 acres in size and is 60% contained, according to an update from the New Jersey ...
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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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