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Garden State Parkway, Route 9 reopen in Ocean County

Over 3,000 evacuations ordered and portion of Garden State Parkway is closed as wildfire explodes in New Jersey

A fast-moving wildfire in New Jersey expanded to 8,500 acres Tuesday afternoon, causing over 3,000 evacuations and threatening more than 1,300 structures while also closing a portion of the Garden State Parkway in the southern portion of the state.

USA TODAY · 1d

Garden State Parkway, Route 9 closed due to Ocean County wildfire

With traffic routes like the Garden State Parkway, Route 9 and Route 532 closed, cars are at a standstill across parts of Ocean County.

CBS Philadelphia on MSN · 1d

Smoke from Ocean County wildfire visible on radar, Garden State Parkway reopens

As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is picking up the intense heat and smoke from the flames.

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USA TODAY · 7h

NJ fire updates: Ocean Township man charged with arson in Jones Road wildfire

Joseph Kling, 19, was charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with the wildfire that started in Waretown on Tuesday, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette and Ocean Township Chief of Police Michal Rogalski said.

U.S. News & World Report · 5h

New Jersey Teenager Charged With Arson in Pinelands Wildfire

A New Jersey teenager has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire in the Pinelands region that has already scorched 15,000 acres and could grow into the largest blaze in the state since 2007,

The Washington Post on MSN · 7h

Man charged with starting New Jersey wildfire by burning wood pallets

A 19-year-old man faces arson charges in the Ocean County blaze, which has burned 15,000 acres and is sending smoke into New York City.

New Jersey wildfire: 19-year-old man charged; police said he did not fully extinguish bonfire

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Police have arrested a 19-year-old man on arson charges for allegedly starting a fire that turned into a ...

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New Jersey cops can use this trick to write you a ticket, court rules

New Jersey drivers could face hefty tickets from undercover police officers if they don't stop for fake pedestrians in ...

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US Attorney Alina Habba to open investigation into NJ Gov. Murphy over state’s refusal to assist ICE

Acting US District Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba is opening an investigation into Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil ...

New Jersey man, woman arrested after allegedly pointing laser at drivers on I-84

A 911 caller reported that someone in a motor vehicle was pointing a green laser at other drivers on I-84 West in the area of ...

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After fatal shooting at friend’s house, unhinged man dies in struggle with NJ troopers

Armond Avitable died after a struggle with NJ State Police troopers trying to subdue him following a shooting at a friend's ...

Community reacts after school bus crash in NJ; driver is accused of driving while intoxicated

Pierre Tranquilis of East Orange, New Jersey is accused of having an open container of alcohol on a school bus at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday.

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N.J. not off the hook in $12.9M verdict after trooper mistook woman’s stroke for being drunk

Judge Thomas Vena on Friday rejected arguments made by the state, the New Jersey State Police, and Trooper Jennifer Albuja, who sought to overturn the Jan. 29 verdict or have the award reduced.

ABC7 New York on MSN1d

Police chase in East Orange ends with crash on school property

Officials say the suspect vehicle drove through Newark with only three wheels while trying to evade New Jersey State Police.

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