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The official granddaddy of Garden State forest fires burned 4% of the state. The Jones Road fire is nearing Top 10 status.
The Jones Road wildfire, as the blaze was dubbed, is one of the largest in state history. Since breaking out on Tuesday in ...
New Jersey firefighters are confident the wildfire burning for days in Ocean County​ will be fully contained over the weekend ...
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 ...
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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Over 15,000 acres continues to burn in New Jersey, as risks for fire increases amid a drought. Where are the fires? Will it rain? Here's what to know.
Crews in Ocean County, New Jersey, are making progress containing a wildfire that has burned thousands of acres this week.
The New Jersey wildfire continues to grow as low humidity and wind gusts may increase the risk for rapid fire spread across ...
A 19-year-old Waretown man has been arrested and charged with aggravated arson in connection with the so-named Jones Road ...
Police arrested and charged 19-year-old Joseph Kling with aggravated arson for allegedly starting the wildfire in Waretown.
Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...