A man was arrested for arson in connection to the wildfire that burned near Six Flags Great Adventure this week, according to officials in New Jersey. The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service released a joint statement explaining that 37-year-old Richard Shashaty,

A massive wildfire that scorched 350 acres in Jackson Township was ignited by an illegal shotgun round that authorities said was fired by a 37-year-old Brick Township man.Authorities charged Richard Shashaty,

JACKSON - The wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon grew to 300 acres overnight, but is 40 percent contained as of Thursday morning, according to authorities.

Fire crews working overnight have made progress on a wildfire that is burning across over 300 acres in Jackson Township, New Jersey, officials said.

At least 15 buildings have been evacuated in Jackson Township on Wednesday after a wildfire broke out, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.

A wildfire in Jackson Township’s forested area near South Stump Tavern Road has prompted evacuations and road closures as state fire

Firefighters were busy battling wildfires across the Tri-State Area all day Thursday. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro spoke to a couple in Jackson Township, New Jersey who are counting their blessings.