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Second person charged with setting Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey
Authorities said a 17-year-old helped 19-year-old Joseph Kling set the fire that burned thousands of acres in Lacey and Ocean ...
Wildfire in Ocean County now 80% contained; will rain come to the rescue?
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the Jones Road wildfire went from 75% contained Monday to 80% Thursday.
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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 ...
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Scammers target residents near Ocean County wildfire, charging $30K to remove smoke odor
Officials claim they are charging $30,000 for the so-called service and are falsely telling residents that the costs will be ...
Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. still burning despite weekend rainfall
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is still burning, despite hopes the weekend rain might bring it under control​.
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Firefighters continue to battle massive Ocean County wildfire
Joseph Kling, 19, has been arrested in connection to the fire which has largely affected Ocean and Lacey townships and Ocean County. It has destroyed one commercial building, along with ...
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Ocean County wildfire: Strong winds complicate firefighters' efforts; fire only 65% contained
Officials said windy conditions are complicating the containment process for this wildfire, with the gusts causing ...
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Detention hearing delayed for Waretown man accused of starting Ocean County wildfire
The detention hearing for a Waretown man charged with arson in the wildfire that has destroyed more than 15,000 acres in ...