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What caused the massive wildfire in N.J.? What we do and don’t know.
In May 2007, a wildfire near where the Jones Road Wildfire began was caused by a military exercise that ignited a fire that ...
New Jersey Wildfire Containment Map as Officials Warn Blaze Could Spread
A massive wildfire burning across Ocean County, New Jersey, has consumed 12,000 acres and could become the state's largest ...
Massive NJ wildfire grows to over 12,500 acres, state of emergency declared
N.J. Acting Gov. Tahesha Way has declared a state of emergency in response to the active Jones Road Wildfire in the Greenwood ...
Massive N.J. wildfire grows again but now 50% contained, officials say
The wildfire that has swept across Ocean County over the last two days continued to grow Wednesday night but was 50% ...
Massive NJ wildfire that forced thousands to flee inferno could be state’s largest in decades
Officials estimate the fire might not be completely extinguished until at least Saturday, based on the fire’s current containment level.
N.J. wildfire swells to 12,500 acres, could become biggest in two decades
Five thousand residents forced to evacuate Tuesday night have been allowed to return home from what’s been dubbed the Jones ...
A wildfire in Ocean County turned a business into rubble, but the owner plans to rebuild
Liberty Garage Door and Awning in Lacey Township was destroyed as the Jones Road Wildfire moved through Ocean County, New ...
NJ residents returning home as wildfire rages on
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate Tuesday night, many of whom returned home ...