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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 ...
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Day 4 of Jones Road Wildfire: Rain will help as disaster still 50% under control
The fire has burned through nearly 24 square miles (15,250 acres) and is 50% contained as of Thursday evening, according to ...
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19-Year-Old Charged With Arson for Ocean County Wildfire
A 19-year-old Waretown man has been arrested and charged with aggravated arson in connection with the so-named Jones Road ...
Man arrested for arson after bonfire ignites Jones Road wildfire, authorities say
The fire spread quickly and destroyed buildings and vehicles after authorities said a bonfire was improperly extinguished.
Lacey mayor: Ocean County wildfire ignited industrial park, crossed Route 9
The fire ignited three structures in the Lacey industrial park Tuesday night and led to evacuations in portions of the ...
Ocean County wildfire fills air above Barnegat Twp. with thick smoke
A wildfire at an Ocean County, New Jersey, wildlife management area is sending thick clouds of smoke over the community on ...
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Fire officials: 150 acres of land burning in Barnegat Township
Officials say the fire is currently 0% contained, and that 12 structures are threatened along Bryant Road and Wells Mills Road.
State of emergency as massive New Jersey wildfire triples in size
The Jones Road fire, about 90 miles south of NYC, was first reported Tuesday morning and has burned more than 12,000 acres.