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Dozens of fires intentionally set across New Jersey in attempt to prevent wildfires

OLD BRIDGE, N.J. -- Dozens of fires were intentionally set across New Jersey on Thursday in an attempt to prevent wildfires.

The controlled burns are part of a program to eliminate materials that would fuel those wildfires.

Firefighters monitor the flames at each location.

The state plans to burn 25,000 acres through April.

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