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Pine Barrens fire today: 13,500 acres burned, 50% contained

Firefighters are making progress with the wildfire in the Pine Barrens section of southern Ocean County. Some 50% of the fire has been contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Wednesday afternoon. But the destruction has only grown. What the forest fire service is calling the Jones Road Wildfire has consumed some 13,500 acres.

Associated Press News on MSN · 2d

Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it’s contained, officials say

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said.

CBS New York on MSN · 14h

New Jersey wildfire can be fully contained over weekend if weather cooperates, firefighters say

New Jersey firefighters are confident the wildfire burning for days in Ocean County will be fully contained over the weekend.

Teen charged with allegedly setting New Jersey wildfire

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

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,

HuffPost · 1d

Man Charged With Arson After Authorities Say He Sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens Fire

Joseph Kling was charged with arson and aggravated arson in the fire that's still burning in the southern part of the state.

ABC · 1d

Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire

More than 15,000 acres are burning in New Jersey as winds are expected to continue Thursday and smoke will hit the New York City area.

17hon MSN

Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns

Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...

6abc Action News16h

Ocean County wildfire 60% contained after consuming more than 15,000 acres

Crews in Ocean County, New Jersey, are making progress containing a wildfire that has burned thousands of acres this week.

14hon MSN

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 ...

15h

Here’s a NASA Satellite View of One of New Jersey’s Biggest Wildfires in Decades

The Jones Road Fire tore through over 15,300 acres of drought-stricken Pine Barrens—leaving a smoky scar visible from space.

Smoke From New Jersey Wildfire Moves Toward New York City

Forecasters had warned that the air in the city could become unhealthy for some because of a fire that has been burning in ...

2don MSN

Cement boss dumped tons of concrete in fire-ravaged Long Island pine barrens — and now he’s facing hard time: cops

A Long Island construction bigwig is facing up to seven years behind bars for dumping loads of concrete into Suffolk County’s ...

20h

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, ...

20h

Wildfires in Ocean County, New Jersey could impact Long Island air quality

Firefighters from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are still battling pine barrens fires in Ocean County on Friday, and it could have an impact on the air quality on Long Island.

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