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New Jersey, Wildfire and Pine Barrens

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.

WHYY · 1d

How did the Jones Road wildfire start and why are wildfires common in the New Jersey Pine Barrens?

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know.

RBC Ukraine on MSN · 3d

Wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens forces 3,000 evacuations and shuts down major highway

A fast-spreading wildfire in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey has burned 8,500 acres, forcing 3,000 residents to evacuate and shutting down a major stretch of the Garden State Parkway, reports The New York Times.

arson, New Jersey and wildfire

KOCO 5 News · 2d

Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens blaze

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the Waretown man faces aggravated arson and arson charges in the southern New Jersey wildfire, which authorities said Thursday morning grew to more than 23 square miles.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

19-year-old charged with arson for allegedly sparking fast-moving New Jersey wildfire

Authorities arrested the 19-year-old from Waretown, New Jersey, and charged him with arson and aggravated arson in the fire that's still burning in southern New Jersey that they described as started with “an improperly extinguished bonfire” .

Reuters · 2d

Teenager charged with arson in New Jersey wildfire

April 25, 2025. A New Jersey teenager has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire in the Pinelands region t

1don MSN

NJ warned of elevated wildfire risk just as huge Pine Barrens blaze finally 60% contained

There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.” ...

1don 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, ...

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 ...

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.

13hon MSN

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 ...

2don MSN

New Jersey Wildfire Map—Live Tracker

The next chance of rain will come this weekend as New Jersey firefighters continue to battle a growing wildfire.

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, ...

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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