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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% ...
Lacey mayor: Ocean County wildfire ignited industrial park, crossed Route 9
The fire ignited three structures in the Lacey industrial park Tuesday night and led to evacuations in portions of the ...
State of emergency declared as New Jersey wildfire explodes to 12,000 acres
A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to approximately 11,500 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday afternoon.
Closed nuclear power plant in N.J. on ‘round-the-clock watch’ as nearby wildfire rages
A wildfire raging in Ocean County reached 8,500 acres on Tuesday night, prompting concerns for residents, homes, wildlife — ...
New Jersey forest fire forces thousands to evacuate and temporarily closed a major highway
A wildfire burning in New Jersey has forced thousands of people to evacuate and temporarily closed a stretch of a major ...
Evacuations Ended, But Fast-Moving Jones Road Wildfire Could Grow To Be 'Largest Fire In New Jersey In 20 Years'
The Jones Road Fire in New Jersey only started Tuesday morning but it has consumed more than 18square miles. Thousands were ...
Sorely needed rain to help fight raging N.J. wildfire won’t come for days
Winds are expected to shift Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night, so smoke and smoky odors will likely drift across ...
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Why New Jersey Is Actually a Place with Major Wildfire Risk
A forest fire that erupted in New Jersey and spread overnight highlights the major wildfire risk faced by the state and other ...
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Tuesday night fire in Taylor displaces 10; no injuries
Ten people, including five children, were displaced by fire on Tuesday evening at a Lackawanna County public housing ...