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The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued a smoke advisory for Ocean County on Saturday as the Jones Road wildfire continues ...
A persistent smoke advisory remains in effect for parts of Ocean County as the Jones Road Wildfire, first reported Tuesday, ...
Residents and visitors to Ocean County can expect a smoke condition stemming from the Jones Road Wildfire which has been burning since Tuesday, April 22. Communities most impacted by the smoke include ...
The official granddaddy of Garden State forest fires burned 4% of the state. The Jones Road fire is nearing Top 10 status.
The Jones Road Fire began in Ocean County, NJ on Tuesday. It has grown to 15,300 acres and is 60% contained. One arrest has been made in connection to the fire. Officials say a 19 year old did not ...
A massive wildfire erupted in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens in April 2025, highlighting the delicate line between nature’s cycles ...
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U.S. Senator Andy Kim stood in front of the smoldering remains of the Liberty Door & Awning building Thursday afternoon, his ...
New Jersey firefighters are confident the wildfire burning for days in Ocean County​ will be fully contained over the weekend ...
The fires are burning at the Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. At least 1,350 acres -- including the ...
The Jones Road Fire tore through over 15,300 acres of drought-stricken Pine Barrens—leaving a smoky scar visible from space.
Over 15,000 acres continues to burn in New Jersey, as risks for fire increases amid a drought. Where are the fires? Will it rain? Here's what to know.