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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 acres, ...
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Waretown man accused of starting Ocean County wildfire to appear for detention hearing
A Waretown man charged with arson in the wildfire that has destroyed more than 15,000 acres in southern Ocean County is expected to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday.
NJ wildfire: Spread like ‘napalm,’ now 50% contained in 15,000 acres
No one has been injured, but three buildings in Lacey caught fire, with one destroyed. As of Wednesday night, eight ...
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The Wrap: Spring Wildfires, Panic Over Rates, Measles and Milk
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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.
Joseph Kling, 19, faces arson charges in N.J. wildfire, prosecutors say he set bonfire
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J.​ wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
New Jersey wildfire: Strong winds complicate firefighters' efforts
Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday ...
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 ...
NJ fire update: Rain provides 'some relief' as firefighters keep battling Jones Road blaze
Firefighters continue to fight the Jones Road wildfire in southern Ocean County, with rainfall on Friday night providing ...