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Pine Barrens, New Jersey and Wildfire

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.”

Associated Press News on MSN · 2d

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, though it's expected to continue to grow before forecast rain later this week. The fire in southern New Jersey's Lacey and Ocean townships grew to roughly 18 square miles (47 square kilometers) and could

RBC Ukraine on MSN · 2d

Wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens forces 3,000 evacuations and shuts down major highway

A fast-spreading wildfire in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey has burned 8,500 acres, forcing 3,000 residents to evacuate and shutting down a major stretch of the Garden State Parkway, reports The New York Times.

19-year-old charged with arson in NJ wildfire

Associated Press News on MSN · 15h

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.

Times News Online · 8h

NJ man charged with arson, bonfire sparked wildfire

A man set a bonfire using wooden pallets in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens and left them without fully extinguishing the blaze, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting air quality in the New

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,

New Jersey, Wildfire and Smoke

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

CBS Boston on MSN · 23h

Maps show how New Jersey wildfire smoke may affect air quality in Massachusetts

When there's wildfire smoke in Massachusetts, it's usually coming from thousands of miles away in Canada or the west coast. This time, it's from the wildfire in New Jersey.The wildfire in Ocean County,

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.

2hon MSN

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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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.

The Mirror US on MSN16h

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 ...

A New Jersey wildfire tore through thousands of acres—right after the state cut back on prescribed burns

With near-drought conditions, fire officials reduced prescribed burns this spring even as they worried about ‘quite a fire ...

Teen charged with starting massive New Jersey wildfire

Joseph Kling, 19, of Ocean Township, New Jersey, is charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection to the massive ...

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