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A New Jersey wildfire tore through thousands of acres—right

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

Authorities say a man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area.

Inside Climate News · 2d

New Jersey Cut Back on Prescribed Burns in the Pine Barrens—and Faces a Wildfire That Charred Thousands of Acres

With near drought conditions, state forest fire officials reduced prescribed burns this spring and worried about “quite a fire season” ahead. A fast-moving wildfire this week triggered 3,000 evacuations and part closure of the Garden State Parkway.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Firefighters make progress as New Jersey wildfire burns over 13K acres

Click here for the latest update on the New Jersey wildfire for Thursday, April 24. LACEY, NJ – Firefighters have made progress containing a massive wildfire burning in central New Jersey that threatened to become the largest blaze in the state in nearly 20 years,

Wildfire, New Jersey

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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.

USA Today · 1d

NJ fire updates: Ocean Township man charged with arson in Jones Road wildfire

The wildfire burned acreage was put at 15,200 in the Pine Barrens, officials said. Court records show the suspect had a prior charge involving an open fire. TOMS RIVER — A Waretown man has been charged with aggravated arson in connection with the wildfire that has spread throughout southern Ocean County,

CBS New York on MSN · 3h

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.

Plumes of smoke tower over New Jersey town

The New York Times · 1d

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 the Pine Barrens since Tuesday.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Smoke From Growing New Jersey Wildfire to Affect Air Quality in the New York City Area

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens is expected to grow, with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area before rain arrives this week

BBC · 1d

Plumes of smoke tower over New Jersey town as wildfire rages on

Authorities have charged a 19-year-old with arson for allegedly starting the fire, which has burned more than 15,000 acres.

7hon 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, ...

11hon 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 ...

8hon 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.” ...

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.

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 ...

Inferno From Orbit: NASA Tracks 15,000-Acre Wildfire in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens

A massive wildfire erupted in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens in April 2025, highlighting the delicate line between nature’s cycles ...

Wildfire Burns 12,500 Acres of Bone-Dry New Jersey Forest

The fire in the Pine Barrens led to the evacuation of 5,000 residents and temporarily shut down a stretch of the Garden State ...

The Mirror US on MSN17h

New York facing spring wildfire risk after hazy skies from New Jersey blaze despite April showers

After smoke from the New Jersey Pine Barrens wildfire made its way across New York City, the Empire State is now facing its ...

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