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Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire

Authorities say a man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area.

Inside Climate News · 2d

New Jersey Cut Back on Prescribed Burns in the Pine Barrens—and Faces a Wildfire That Charred Thousands of Acres

With near drought conditions, state forest fire officials reduced prescribed burns this spring and worried about “quite a fire season” ahead. A fast-moving wildfire this week triggered 3,000 evacuations and part closure of the Garden State Parkway.

WPTZ Plattsburgh-Burlington on … · 1d

Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens blaze

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the Waretown man faces aggravated arson and arson charges in the southern New Jersey wildfire, which authorities said Thursday morning grew to more than 23 square miles.

Plumes of smoke tower over New Jersey town

The New York Times · 1d

Smoke From New Jersey Wildfire Moves Toward New York City

Forecasters had warned that the air in the city could become unhealthy for some because of a fire that has been burning in the Pine Barrens since Tuesday.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Smoke From Growing New Jersey Wildfire to Affect Air Quality in the New York City Area

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens is expected to grow, with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area before rain arrives this week

BBC · 1d

Plumes of smoke tower over New Jersey town as wildfire rages on

Authorities have charged a 19-year-old with arson for allegedly starting the fire, which has burned more than 15,000 acres.

Wildfire, New Jersey

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

New Jersey Wildfire Map—Live Tracker

The next chance of rain will come this weekend as New Jersey firefighters continue to battle a growing wildfire.

Reuters · 2d

New Jersey wildfire could become state's largest in nearly 20 years

A fast-growing wildfire was burning in New Jersey's Pinelands near its Atlantic Ocean beach towns on Wednesday and threatened to become the largest in the state in nearly 20 years, officials said on Wednesday.

unbranded - Newsworthy on MSN · 1d

New Jersey Firefighters Making Progress In Containing Wildfire

New Jersey Firefighters have contained 50% of the ‘Jones Road’ wildfire, which continues to burn across the central region of the state. Consuming 13,250 acres of Pine Barrens, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has confirmed that the blaze,

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Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it’s contained, officials say

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said.

Pine Barrens fire today: 13,500 acres burned, 50% contained

Firefighters are making progress with the wildfire in the Pine Barrens section of southern Ocean County. Some 50% of the fire ...

10hon MSN

NJ warned of elevated wildfire risk just as huge Pine Barrens blaze finally 60% contained

There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.” ...

4hon MSN

Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns

Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...

13hon MSN

NASA Images Reveal Extent of Major New Jersey Fire

Burning over 15,000 acres of land, the wildfire has had significant consequences within the state and beyond, affecting air ...

5hon MSN

New Jersey wildfire can be fully contained over weekend if weather cooperates, firefighters say

New Jersey firefighters are confident the wildfire burning for days in Ocean County will be fully contained over the weekend ...

Inferno From Orbit: NASA Tracks 15,000-Acre Wildfire in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens

A massive wildfire erupted in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens in April 2025, highlighting the delicate line between nature’s cycles ...

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