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Ocean County fire: Wildfire in Lacey, Waretown grows to 8,500 acres; 3,000 evacuated
WARETOWN ― One of the worst wildfires in southern Ocean County history has more than doubled in size, scorching 8,500 acres, ...
Authorities ‘very confident’ that 19-year-old intentionally ignited what grew into massive wildfire
Officials in Ocean County were confident that the 19-year-old arrested Wednesday set the initial fire that became the Jones ...
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Why did he do it? NJ wildfire suspect, seen in old bonfire video, faces heat of justice
Prosecutors say Joseph Kling, 19, of the Waretown section of Ocean Township, definitely started a bonfire. And that bonfire ...
Waretown Man Accused Of Starting Jones Road Fire That Burned 15K Acres
A 19-year-old from Waretown who was burning pallets is accused of igniting the wildfire that's burned through about 15,000 ...
Ocean County fire: Are you in danger from the smoky air? Here's what to do
The Ocean County Health Department is urging those with respiratory conditions to stay indoors in areas affected by the ...
New Jersey Fire Update: Officials Respond to Closed Nuclear Power Plant Risk
A wildfire in Ocean County has scorched over 8,500 acres and forced evacuations near a decommissioned nuclear plant, which ...
Pine Barrens fire today: 12,500 acres burned, 40% contained
In the wake of Tuesday's massive wildfire, Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way has declared a state of emergency has been declared for southern Ocean County. There are signs that firefighters are making progress ...