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N.J. receives FEMA grant for 15,300-acre massive wildfire
The Mullica River Fire burned just over 13,000 acres in Wharton State Forest, and officials estimated it cost $1 million to ...
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 ...
Major wildfire in southern New Jersey consumes over 15,000 acres
Increasingly dry conditions due to global warming compounded by reductions in forest management practices presage a dramatic ...
Stop flying drones near massive N.J. wildfire, officials say
Authorities are imploring people to stop flying drones in the area of a massive wildfire in Ocean County that firefighters ...
Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as NJ wildfire burns
Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...
NASA Images Reveal Extent of Major New Jersey Fire
Burning over 15,000 acres of land, the wildfire has had significant consequences within the state and beyond, affecting air ...
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Forest Fire Service crews keep 50% containment as the Jones Road Wildifre grows to 15,250 acres
There are still four structures threatened by the fire, but all evacuations are lifted for the approximately 5,000 residents who evacuated on Tuesday.
Authorities ‘very confident’ N.J. man lit bonfire that erupted into massive N.J. wildfire
Joseph W. Kling is charged with arson for igniting the bonfire that became the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, which has ...