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The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County is 100% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Monday.
After nearly three weeks, one of the largest wildfires in New Jersey’s history is now completely contained. On Monday, May 12, 2025, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service confirmed the Jones Road ...
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the Jones Road wildfire went from 75% contained Monday to 80% Thursday.
So far, only Kling and an unidentified 17-year-old have been charged in connection with the Jones Road wildfire. The younger teen faces the same charges as Kling, including a hindering apprehension ...
Joseph Kling said there 20 people at the bonfire authorities allege sparked the massive Jones Road wildfire, and 16 remained when he left.
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. (WPVI) -- The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is now 90% contained, as of Monday, according to the New Jersey Fire Service. Crews are crediting the half-inch of ...
The Jones Road Wildfire was the second largest in the last 20 years, spreading a total of 15,350 acres, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The first is the Warren Grove Wildfire in 2007, ...
A New Jersey man charged with starting the massive Jones Road wildfire last month says he shouldn’t be held responsible for ...
The 19-year-old charged with starting a wildfire in New Jersey last month said he left the gathering early to tend to an injured friend.
The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is 100% contained after burning more than 15,000 acres, fire officials say.
The Jones Road wildfire, which has impacted Ocean and Lacey townships in Ocean County, burns in New Jersey. (Courtesy of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) This story originally ...