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Smoke advisory issued for Ocean County, wildfire area got ‘trace’ of rain, officials say
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued a smoke advisory for Ocean County on Saturday as the Jones Road wildfire continues ...
Strong winds complicate efforts to fight Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County
The National Weather Service issued an "increased risk of fire spread" into the evening for parts of southern New Jersey.
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 acres, ...
Winds increase risk of fire spread as NJ blaze grows to 15K acres
The New Jersey wildfire continues to grow as low humidity and wind gusts may increase the risk for rapid fire spread across ...
N.J. weather: Increased fire risk on dry Friday before needed rain falls Saturday
The amount of overnight rain will vary widely by location. Areas along and closer to the Jersey Shore are expected to receive ...
Ocean County fire: Are you in danger from the smoky air? Here's what to do
The Ocean County Health Department is urging those with respiratory conditions to stay indoors in areas affected by the ...
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Forest Fire services gives Thursday night update on New Jersey fire
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service continues to monitor conditions and allocate resources where needed. Local officials say ...
Authorities ‘very confident’ that 19-year-old intentionally ignited what grew into massive wildfire
Officials in Ocean County were confident that the 19-year-old arrested Wednesday set the initial fire that became the Jones ...