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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. (59 square kilometers).

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Co… · 1h

Teenager charged with arson after authorities allege he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire

Police allege Joseph Kling left the wooden pallets without fully extinguishing the blaze which sparked the wildfire.

WTVR.com · 11h

Man charged with arson in connection to New Jersey Pine Barrens wildfire

Authorities have charged a man with arson after they say he set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, sparking an ongoing wildfire.

Ocean County, wildfire

New York Daily News · 8h

New Jersey 19-year-old accused of sparking massive wildfire in Ocean County

A suspect has been arrested and charged with sparking a massive wildfire in New Jersey that continued to burn Thursday across parts of the Pine Barrens in Ocean County, officials announced.

ABC 7 New York on MSN · 23h

Ocean County, NJ wildfire consumes more than 13,000 acres, could be largest in nearly 20 years

Officials also said during a Wednesday update that this could end up being the largest wildfire in New Jersey in 20 years.

CBS New York on MSN · 1d

Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. burns through 13,250 acres

The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres.

Wildfire, New Jersey and Smoke

ABC7 New York · 18h

NJ Wildfire updates: Smoke from Ocean County fire impacting air quality in Tri-State area

Fire officials expect the blaze to grow and that it could turn out to be the largest wildfire in New Jersey in 20 years.

U.S. News & World Report · 16h

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

CBS New York on MSN · 4h

NYC air quality concerns continue as New Jersey wildfire burns

New York City isn't the only area impacted by the wildfire smoke from Ocean County, N.J. A hazy sky hovered over the entire region.

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 ...

13hon 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.

19hon MSN

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.

4hon MSN

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

At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, the Cedar Bridge Fire Tower located a column of smoke coming from the area of Jones Road and Bryant Road in Ocean Township, authorities said. There, emergency ...

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 ...

Teen accused of starting massive New Jersey wildfire by burning wood pallets

Joseph Kling, 19, of Ocean Township, allegedly started a bonfire with wooden pallets on Tuesday in the Forked River Mountains ...

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