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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 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.
Ocean County fire: JCP&L starts turning on power; here's when you will get electricity
JCP&L is surveying miles of power lines before the utility can safely start to turn the power back on for 25,000 customers in ...
A history of significant Ocean County wildfires, including the Jones Road fire
Ocean County has a long history with wildfires. Here are some of the blazes that have swept through the region in recent ...
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 ...
Teen charged with starting massive wildfire in Ocean County, NJ
Joseph Kling, 19, of Ocean Township, NJ, is charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection to the massive Jones Road ...
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 ...
Winds increase risk of fire spread as NJ blaze grows to 15K acres
The New Jersey wildfire continues to grow as low humidity and wind gusts may increase the risk for rapid fire spread across ...