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Smoke advisory issued for Ocean County, wildfire area got ‘trace’ of rain, officials say
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued a smoke advisory for Ocean County on Saturday as the Jones Road wildfire continues ...
New Jersey man charged with starting massive, half-contained wildfire in Ocean County
Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, has been charged with arson after starting a bonfire that sparked a 15,000 acre wildfire that ...
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New Jersey man accused of starting fire, which erupted into massive Ocean County wildfire
A Waretown man has been charged with arson in connection with the Jones Roads Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Smoke Conditions From Ocean County Fire To Linger: Here's Why
"Those big smoke columns are a good thing," Forest Fire Service Chief Bill Donnelly told reporters at a press conference ...
Ocean County fire: JCP&L starts turning on power; here's when you will get electricity
JCP&L is surveying miles of power lines before the utility can safely start to turn the power back on for 25,000 customers in ...
Ocean County fire: Are you in danger from the smoky air? Here's what to do
The Ocean County Health Department is urging those with respiratory conditions to stay indoors in areas affected by the ...
NJ fire update: Rain provides 'some relief' as firefighters keep battling Jones Road blaze
"Last night’s rain provided some relief but it was not enough to fully extinguish the fire. Thunderstorms are expected later ...
Ocean County fire: Teacher serves close to 200 people with food, water, supplies
Mark Haug, an Ocean Gate teacher, handed out forest fire relief supplies from his "Hold On, I'm Coming" trailer set up at the ...