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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.” ...
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 ...
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.
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, ...
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 ...
Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens at 75% containment, say officials
Three-fourths of a vast wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens has been contained, state officials said on Monday.
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.