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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.” ...
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, ...
Here’s a NASA Satellite View of One of New Jersey’s Biggest Wildfires in Decades
The Jones Road Fire tore through over 15,300 acres of drought-stricken Pine Barrens—leaving a smoky scar visible from space.
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 ...
NJ wildfire: Spread like ‘napalm,’ now 50% contained in 15,000 acres
No one has been injured, but three buildings in Lacey caught fire, with one destroyed. As of Wednesday night, eight ...
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 ...
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NJ man charged with arson, bonfire sparked wildfire
A man set a bonfire using wooden pallets in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens and left them without fully extinguishing the blaze, ...
19-year-old charged with arson for allegedly sparking fast-moving New Jersey wildfire
Authorities arrested the 19-year-old from Waretown, New Jersey, and charged him with arson and aggravated arson in the fire ...
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More fires burn across NJ as dangerously dry weather returns
Weekend rain did not help contain the Jones Road Wildfire A needed soaking rain is not in the immediate forecast A fire in ...