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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 ...
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New Jersey Forest Fire Service: Jones Road Wildfire is 65% contained; 15,300 acres burned
By 12 p.m. Sunday, firefighters said they'd contained 65% of the 15,300-acre wildfire that started burning on Tuesday.
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.
New Jersey man charged with starting massive, half-contained wildfire in Ocean County
A New Jersey man was arrested in connection with sparking the 15,250-acre fire that has burned for several days in Ocean ...
A history of significant Ocean County wildfires, including the Jones Road fire
Ocean County has a long history with wildfires. Here are some of the blazes that have swept through the region in recent ...
Winds increase risk of fire spread as NJ blaze grows to 15K acres
The New Jersey wildfire continues to grow as low humidity and wind gusts may increase the risk for rapid fire spread across ...
N.J. weather: Increased fire risk on dry Friday before needed rain falls Saturday
The amount of overnight rain will vary widely by location. Areas along and closer to the Jersey Shore are expected to receive ...
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 ...