Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is 100% contained, officials say
The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is 100% contained after burning more than 15,000 acres, fire officials say.
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The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is 100% contained after burning more than 15,000 acres, fire officials say.
Neighbors in Ocean County, New Jersey, brought drinks and snacks to the command center for firefighters battling the Jones Road Wildfire. The fire is about 50% contained after spreading across roughly 15,200 acres, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township, New Jersey, as a fast-spreading wildfire burns in Ocean County.
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Evesham Police said they believe a 14-year-old boy intentionally started the Oct. 30 wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and accused of setting a wildfire that burned 50 acres in Evesham Township, New Jersey.
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New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling at least three wildfires under unusually dry conditions.
Homeowners are taking precautions as crews fight wildfires in Evesham Township and other areas in New Jersey.
Dry conditions after a record-breaking lack of rainfall are posing high fire danger in New Jersey, where crews are battling two wildfires – a 75-acre blaze in Voorhees and Evesham townships and a 300-acre major wildfire in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Brandon Goldner reports on the Bethany Run wildfire and Ryan Hughes has the latest on the Shotgun Wildfire. Plus, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains more on the fire weather conditions and moderate to extreme levels of drought in the area.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling a wildfire in Camden County, New Jersey, in the Wharton State Forest.
Forest fire crews in New Jersey are preparing in case more fires break out. Fire wardens said they've never seen conditions this dry.
A 15-year-old said he saw smoke and knew something wasn't right. After further investigation, he found a wildfire along a trail and took action by calling 911 and his grandmother.
A 15-year-old said he saw smoke and knew something wasn't right. After further investigation, he found a wildfire along a trail and took action by calling 911 and his grandmother.
At least 15 fires are burning in California. More than 40 members of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service have traveled west to help put them out.
A wildfire that started burning in Wharton State Forest on July 5has grown to 4,000 acres but remains 65% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Sunday.
It's been a year since smoke from the Canadian wildfires drifted down over the Philadelphia region, leaving the city with the lowest air quality in the world for a time.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is "mopping up" a 510-acre wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Shamong and Waterford townships.
High winds and dry conditions mean any fire that starts could spread easily - leading to this alert from officials.
It's less than a month until spring fire season officially begins, and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is preparing for what may come.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said there were more major wildfires – meaning 100 acres or more – this year than at least in the last 20.
The Airpark Wildfire burned over 800 acres in Ocean County, New Jersey, and shut down roads near Miller Air Park.
A wildfire at the Wharton State Forest in Waterford Township, Camden County that grew to 1,700 acres is now 100% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Wednesday.
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Police say everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle.
Police say everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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