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Heightened wildfire risk in region as 15,300-acre Jones Road Fire still burns in NJ, and Pa. battles a new blaze
The National Weather Service has warned of "an increased risk" for rapid wildfire spread across New Jersey and eastern ...
Raging N.J. wildfire didn’t grow overnight, officials say, but continues to burn despite rain
The Jones Road wildfire, as the blaze was dubbed, is one of the largest in state history. Since breaking out on Tuesday in ...
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New Jersey man vows to rebuild after Jones Road Wildfire destroyed his business: "It's pure devastation"
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were ...
Mystery blaze starts in N.J. family’s home as wildfire burns nearby
The cause of the fire in the Forked River home is believed to be electrical, but remains under investigation, according to a ...
Major wildfire in southern New Jersey consumes over 15,000 acres
Increasingly dry conditions due to global warming compounded by reductions in forest management practices presage a dramatic ...
New Jersey fire weather danger spikes Friday as Jones Road Fire scorches over 15,000 acres
New Jersey faces an increased risk of rapid fire spreading on Friday as firefighters continue battling the 15,000-acre Jones ...
Massive N.J. wildfire still covers 15,000 acres but much-needed rain is coming
The “Jones Road Wildfire” is currently 15,300 acres in size and is 60% contained, according to an update from the New Jersey ...