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Ocean County fire: Wildfire in Lacey, Waretown grows to 8,500 acres; 3,000 evacuated
WARETOWN ― One of the worst wildfires in southern Ocean County history has more than doubled in size, scorching 8,500 acres, ...
Ocean County fire: Teacher sets up Waretown relief station with food, water, supplies
Mark Haug, an Ocean Gate teacher, is handing forest fire relief supplies from his "Hold on, I'm Coming" trailer set up at the ...
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NJ fire updates: Ocean Township man charged with arson in Jones Road wildfire
TOMS RIVER — A Waretown man has been charged with aggravated arson in connection with the wildfire that has spread throughout southern Ocean County, authorities said. Joseph Kling, 19 ...
Ocean County fire: Are you in danger from the smoky air? Here's what to do
The Ocean County Health Department is urging those with respiratory conditions to stay indoors in areas affected by the ...
Garden State Parkway, Route 9 reopen in Ocean County after fire closures
Normal traffic patterns are resuming on Wednesday, but officials in the towns affected by the Jones Road wildfire urge ...