Smoke burning from Ocean County wildfire visible on radar
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is capturing the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
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As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is capturing the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning.
Liberty Garage Door and Awning in Lacey Township was destroyed as the Jones Road Wildfire moved through Ocean County, New Jersey.
Firefighters in New Jersey are making progress battling a wildfire in Ocean County, and officials now say a major disaster has been averted.
A fast-spreading wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey prompted mandatory evacuations in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township.
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.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Danny's Wildfire in Vineland, Cumberland County, was first spotted just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 18.
Despite the warm weather, fire crews are making headway on a wildfire burning in Vineland... Earlier Saturday afternoon, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the fire had grown to 1,200 acres but was 75% contained. It sparked around 3 p.m. on Friday. All closed roads near the fire are now back open and no buildings are currently threatened. The cause is still under investigation.
A wildfire continues to burn in Vineland, New Jersey. So far, 800 acres have been scorched with 20% containment. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the fire began around 12:30 Friday afternoon in the Peaslee Wildlife Management Area. It's not threatening any homes or businesses. There are road closures. The cause of this fire has yet to be determined
Chopper 3 was over the Peaslee Wildlife Management Area in Cumberland County Friday evening, where thick clouds of smoke billowed and flames continued to build. It's unclear what caused the fire.
Firefighters have fully contained a fire at Wharton State Forest in Waterford, New Jersey that broke out on Saturday.
After battling a wildfire in Wharton State Forest for over a day, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Sunday evening that they're making "significant progress" with containing the flames in Waterford Township.
The latest update from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service about Wharton State Forest in Waterford shows the fire has grown to 500 acres. Ryan Hughes has the latest from the scene.
NJFFS section warden Jonathan Knapp said the "Scotland Run Wildfire" burned about 191 acres and is now 100% contained.
Jonathan Knapp, a section fire warden with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, said the "Scotland Run Wildfire" burned about 191 acres and was 100% contained by 8 a.m. Thursday.
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Sunday due to the increased risk of fire spread in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews and local fire departments are working to put out hot spots in a wildfire in Hopewell Township, Mercer County. The fire spread quickly because of windy conditions.
Strong, gusty winds helped fuel a series of wildfires in South Jersey on Saturday night, including a fire in Salem County that officials say started under suspicious circumstances.
Whipping winds are helping to fuel wildfires in South Jersey, causing some people to leave their homes. The forest fire service said at least 50 acres have burned in the area of Fort Mott State Park in Pennsville Township. Crews have that fire 85% contained. Ryan Hughes explains that officials believe this fire may have been intentionally set.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
Students shared their appreciation and admiration with the firefighters who are battling wildfires in Los Angeles.
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Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn.
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