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10 months ago

N.J. wildfire arson suspect Joseph Kling due in court for detention hearing Joseph Kling, the N.J. man facing arson charges in the Jones Road Wildfire, is due in court today in Ocean County.

NEW JERSEY: “N.J. wildfire arson suspect Joseph Kling due in court for detention hearing” www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news... - CBS News New York

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10 months ago

Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens at 75% containment, officials say Three-fourths of a vast wildfire in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has been contained

NEW JERSEY: “The state Forest Fire Service said the blaze in southern New Jersey's Ocean County had grown to nearly 24 square miles (62 square kilometers) but was 75% contained.” abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory... - ABC News

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10 months ago

N.J. wildfire sparks memories of ‘Black Saturday,’ biggest blaze in state history "It was so damn hot it actually burned the sand," a former firefighter remembered.

NEW JERSEY: “N.J. wildfire sparks memories of ‘Black Saturday,’ biggest blaze in state history” www.nj.com/south/2025/0... - nj.com

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10 months ago

When will it end? NJ wildfire continues to burn as conditions remain dry The entire state is at a high risk for fires Monday.

NEW JERSEY: “When will it end? NJ wildfire continues to burn as conditions remain dry” www.yahoo.com/news/end-nj-... - @yahoonews.com

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10 months ago

Strong winds complicate efforts to fight Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County The National Weather Service issued an "increased risk of fire spread" into the evening for parts of southern New Jersey. Right now, the fire is 65% contained. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore report...

NEW JERSEY: “Strong winds complicate efforts to fight Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County” www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide... - CBS News New York

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10 months ago

New Jersey wildfire: Strong winds complicate firefighters' efforts Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.

NEW JERSEY: “The Jones Road Wildfire, located in Ocean County, has burned 15,300 acres and is only 65% contained as of Sunday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.” abcnews.go.com/US/new-jerse... - ABC News

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10 months ago

Evacuation orders lifted and portion of Garden State Parkway reopens as crews battle New Jersey wildfire | CNN A 19-year-old faces arson charges in connection to a southern New Jersey wildfire that has scorched at least 15,000 acres and prompted thousands of evacuations, officials said.

“A 19-year-old man faces arson charges for New Jersey wildfire, officials say” www.cnn.com/2025/04/22/u... - CNN

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10 months ago

Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire More than 13,000 acres are burning in New Jersey as winds are expected to continue Thursday and smoke will hit the New York City area.

“A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive New Jersey wildfire that has consumed at least 15,100 acres and continued to burn Thursday afternoon, authorities said.” abcnews.go.com/US/13000-acr... - ABC News

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10 months ago

NJ fire updates: Ocean Township man charged with arson in Jones Road wildfire Joseph Kling, 19, has been charged after the fire broke out Tuesday morning.

NEW JERSEY: “TOMS RIVER -- An Ocean Township man has been charged with aggravated arson in connection with the wildfire that has spread throughout Southern Ocean County, authorities said.” www.njherald.com/story/news/l... - New Jersey Herald

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10 months ago

Live updates: Crews make progress as they battle wildfire in Ocean County, NJ A massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned thousands of acres, forced thousands of evacuations and closed several roads.

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY: “As of Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m., the "Jones Road Wildfire" had burned 13,250 acres, threatened 12 structures and was 50% contained.” www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/j... - NBC10 Philadelphia

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10 months ago

New Jersey wildfire explodes to 12,500 acres, could be largest in 20 years A wildfire in New Jersey exploded to approximately 12,500 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday.

“A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to 12,500 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County and threatening more than 1,000 structures, shutting down a major highway and causing thousands of people to flee the flames.” abcnews.go.com/US/wildfire-... - ABC News

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10 months ago

Video Jones Road Wildfire could be largest in 20 years in New Jersey he Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to 12,000 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County, threatening more than 1,000 structures and causing thousands of people to evacuate.

VIDEO: “Jones Road Wildfire could be largest in 20 years in New Jersey” abcnews.go.com/US/video/jon... - ABC News

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10 months ago

Fire country: Here's the national spring and summer wildfire forecast The horrific firestorm in January in California has already marked 2025 as a disastrous year for wildfires in the U.S.

UNITED STATES: “Fire country: Here's the national spring and summer wildfire forecast” www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... - @usatoday.com

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10 months ago

N.J. wildfire triggers state of emergency for Ocean County, as evacuation orders lifted The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. triggered a state of emergency after mandatory evacuations overnight in Ocean and Lacey townships.

NEW JERSEY: “N.J. wildfire triggers state of emergency for Ocean County, as evacuation orders lifted” www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news... - CBS News New York

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10 months ago

Smoke from New Jersey wildfire visible on radar, map shows power outages in Ocean County As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is picking up the intense heat and smoke from the flames.

“Smoke from New Jersey wildfire visible on radar, map shows power outages in Ocean County” www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia... - CBS News Philadelphia

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10 months ago

More than 20,000 without power in New Jersey due to wildfires NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A 8,500-acre wildfire in New Jersey has prompted power outages for thousands in Ocean County, according to an outage map from Jersey Central Power & Light. More than 25,000…

“More than 20,000 without power in New Jersey due to wildfires” pix11.com/news/local-n... - PIX 11

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10 months ago

Wildfire in New Jersey burns buildings, forces thousands to evacuate The Jones Road wildfire erupted in southern Ocean County, forcing over 3,000 to evacuate.

“LACEY, NJ – A massive wildfire burning in central New Jersey has damaged multiple buildings and prompted evacuations for thousands.” ca.news.yahoo.com/wildfire-jer... - @yahoonews.com (Canada)

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10 months ago

See firefighters battle NJ wildfire in the Pinelands amid evacuations for thousands A wildfire has spread more than 8,500 acres in central New Jersey, forcing the evacuation of some 3,000 people.

NEW JERSEY: “See firefighters battle NJ wildfire in the Pinelands amid evacuations for thousands” www.usatoday.com/picture-gall... - @usatoday.com

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10 months ago

New Jersey wildfire evacuations lifted, roads back open While the evacuation orders were lifted early Wednesday, at last update the fire was only 10% contained and burning through 8,500 acres. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from Lacey Tow...

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY: “While the evacuation orders were lifted early Wednesday, at last update the fire was only 10% contained and burning through 8,500 acres.” www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide... - CBS News New York

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10 months ago

UPDATE: Ocean County Wildfire Wednesday Information Latest Ocean County Wildfire Details

NEW JERSEY: “Latest Ocean County Wildfire Details” wobm.com/update-ocean... - 92.7 WOBM

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10 months ago

NJ Wildfire updates: Smoke from Ocean County fire expected to impact Tri-State area All evacuation orders lifted. Residents are free to return to homes, police say. The Garden State Parkway and Route 9 have also reopened in both directions as of Wednesday morning

NEW JERSEY: “NJ Wildfire updates: Smoke from Ocean County fire expected to impact Tri-State area” abc7ny.com/post/nj-wild... - ABC7 New York

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10 months ago

Garden State Parkway, Route 9 back open as massive N.J. wildfire continues to burn Evacuated residents are allowed to return home.

NEW JERSEY: “Garden State Parkway, Route 9 back open as massive N.J. wildfire continues to burn” www.nj.com/ocean/2025/0... - nj.com

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10 months ago

I thought it was just a moody sky during the sunset last night. Boy was I wrong. NJ Fire. Toms River. Garden State Parkway. #njfire

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10 months ago

Live Updates: Massive wildfire causes evacuations, closures, outages in Ocean County, NJ A massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned thousands of acres, forced thousands of evacuations and closed several roads.

LIVE UPDATES: “A massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned thousands of acres, forced thousands of evacuations and closed several roads.” www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/j... - NBC 10 Philadelphia

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10 months ago

Video Wildfire in New Jersey forces thousands of evacuations The Jones Road Fire has quickly exploded in size, swallowing 8,500 acres and is only 10% contained.

NEW JERSEY: “The Jones Road Fire has quickly exploded in size, swallowing 8,500 acres and is only 10% contained.” abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/vid... - ABC News

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10 months ago

New Jersey wildfire forces evacuations and reaches closed nuclear power plant Stretch of major highway shut as 3,000 people moved to safety and homes left without power

“A fast-moving wildfire burning in New Jersey forced thousands of people to temporarily evacuate on Tuesday, closed a stretch of a main highway and reached a shuttered nuclear power plant.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... - @theguardian.com

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10 months ago

Over 3,000 evacuations ordered in New Jersey as wildfire explodes in size | CNN A fast-moving wildfire in New Jersey expanded to 3,200 acres Tuesday, threatening over 1,300 structures in the southern portion of the state.

“Over 3,000 evacuations ordered and portion of Garden State Highway is closed as wildfire explodes in New Jersey” www.cnn.com/2025/04/22/u... - CNN

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10 months ago

New Jersey wildfire spreads over 3,200 acres with containment at just 5%, officials say An uncontained wildfire has spread more than 3,200 acres in New Jersey, prompting evacuations in Ocean County areas, including Waretown and Barnegat.

“New Jersey wildfire spreads over 3,200 acres with containment at just 5%, officials say” www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... - @usatoday.com

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10 months ago

Wildfire grows, more residents evacuated in Ocean County, N.J. (WPHL) — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is on the scene of a wildfire burning at the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area in Barnegat Township, Ocean County. As of 8:10 p.m. Tuesday,…

“The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is on the scene of a wildfire burning at the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area in Barnegat Township, Ocean County.” phl17.com/phl17-news/m... - PHL 17

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