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Waretown man accused of starting Ocean County wildfire to appear for detention hearing
A Waretown man charged with arson in the wildfire that has destroyed more than 15,000 acres and forced the evacuation of thousands in southern Ocean County is expected to appear for a detention ...
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Over 15,000 acres burned in Ocean County's Jones Road Wildfire
In Ocean County, the Jones Road Wildfire continues burning into its sixth day. Roads are now back open including Wells Mills ...
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, ...
Smoke advisory issued for Ocean County, wildfire area got ‘trace’ of rain, officials say
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued a smoke advisory for Ocean County on Saturday as the Jones Road wildfire continues for a fifth day. Lacey and Ocean townships are currently most impacted by ...
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NJ fire updates: Ocean Township man charged with arson in Jones Road wildfire
TOMS RIVER — A Waretown man has been charged with aggravated arson in connection with the wildfire that has spread throughout southern Ocean County, authorities said. Joseph Kling, 19 ...
Fire on East County Line Road in Lakewood displaces families from five apartments: police
A fire on East County Line Road Saturday night forced the evacuation of five households and left their apartments ...
Fire at mulch yard threatened 50 N.J. homes, could burn for next day or more, officials say
Officials say the fire at the Wade Salvage & Mulch facility on Jackson Road in the Atco section of Waterford broke out around ...
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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.