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Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens at 75 pc containment officials say
Three-fourths of a vast wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens has been contained, state officials said on Monday. The state Forest Fire Service said the blaze in southern New Jersey's Ocean County had grown to nearly 62 square kilometres but was 75 per cent contained.
Suspect charged with arson in New Jersey wildfire that's burned over 15,000 acres
Police arrested Joseph Kling, 19, for allegedly starting the New Jersey wildfire that has burned more than 15,000 acres and is about 50% contained. Authorities say a joint investigation revealed Kling lit a bonfire using wooden palettes and left before it was fully extinguished.
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Pine Barrens ablaze as seen from orbit | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2025Within two days, the blaze had spread into one of the largest fires the state has seen in decades. Images captured by NASA's ...
Firefighters are making progress with the wildfire in the Pine Barrens section of southern Ocean County. Some 50% of the fire ...
A local forester believes taking an ecological approach to forest management will help mitigate wildfires similar to the one ...
Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...
A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said.
There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.” ...
New Jersey firefighters are confident the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County can be fully contained over the weekend.
Crews in Ocean County, New Jersey, are making progress containing a wildfire that has burned thousands of acres this week.
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The Jones Road Fire tore through over 15,300 acres of drought-stricken Pine Barrens—leaving a smoky scar visible from space.
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