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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.
Suspect charged with arson in New Jersey wildfire that's burned over 15,000 acres
Police arrested Joseph Kling, 19, for allegedly starting the New Jersey wildfire that has burned more than 15,000 acres and is about 50% contained. Authorities say a joint investigation revealed Kling lit a bonfire using wooden palettes and left before it was fully extinguished.
Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...
Firefighters are making progress with the wildfire in the Pine Barrens section of southern Ocean County. Some 50% of the fire ...
Forecasters had warned that the air in the city could become unhealthy for some because of a fire that has been burning in ...
There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.” ...
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Wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens forces 3,000 evacuations and shuts down major highwayA fast-spreading wildfire in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey has burned 8,500 acres, forcing 3,000 residents to ...
The fire in the Pine Barrens led to the evacuation of 5,000 residents and temporarily shut down a stretch of the Garden State ...
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A massive wildfire erupted in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens in April 2025, highlighting the delicate line between nature’s cycles ...
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The Pine Barrens of New Jersey: Fire-Dependent Ecosystems and Their Unique Flora and FaunaIf you think of New Jersey as highways and crowded beaches, prepare to be astonished. Tucked away in the heart of the state ...
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New Jersey firefighters are confident the wildfire burning for days in Ocean County will be fully contained over the weekend ...
The next chance of rain will come this weekend as New Jersey firefighters continue to battle a growing wildfire.
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