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Wildfire in Ocean County now 80% contained; will rain come to the rescue?
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the Jones Road wildfire went from 75% contained Monday to 80% Thursday.
Second person charged with setting Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey
A 17-year-old is in custody and has been criminally charged after authorities said he was partially responsible for the ...
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Scammers target residents near Ocean County wildfire, charging $30K to remove smoke odor
Officials claim they are charging $30,000 for the so-called service and are falsely telling residents that the costs will be ...
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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 ...
Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. still burning despite weekend rainfall
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is still burning, despite hopes the weekend rain might bring it under control​.
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2nd person arrested in connection with Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, NJ
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. (WPVI) -- Authorities in New Jersey announced Friday that a second teenager has been arrested in connection with the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County.
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UPDATE: Structure Fire in Sussex County Causes $1M in Damages
A structure fire in Ocean View Delaware caused an estimated $1,000,000 in damages, according to the Delaware State Fire ...
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Detention hearing delayed for Waretown man accused of starting Ocean County wildfire
The detention hearing for a Waretown man charged with arson in the wildfire that has destroyed more than 15,000 acres in ...