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New Jersey wildfire: Strong winds complicate firefighters' efforts
Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday ...
New Jersey man vows to rebuild after Jones Road Wildfire destroyed his business: "It's pure devastation"
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were ...
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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 ...
New Jersey teen accused of sparking massive wildfire
Police in New Jersey have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with sparking a massive wildfire that led to evacuations ...
New Jersey man charged with starting massive, half-contained wildfire in Ocean County
Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, has been charged with arson after starting a bonfire that sparked a 15,000 acre wildfire that ...
New York air quality today: Alert issued for NYC and Long Island as New Jersey wildfire grows to 13,250 acres
New York City, Long Island, and parts of the lower Hudson Valley are under an air quality alert as the New Jersey wildfire ...
New Jersey Wildfire Containment Map as Officials Warn Blaze Could Spread
A massive wildfire burning across Ocean County, New Jersey, has consumed 12,000 acres and could become the state's largest ...