Wildfire burns in New Jersey's Pine Barrens: PHOTOS

AP Smoke rises from a wildfire early Wednesday, April 23, 2025, near Barnegat Township, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)Chris Szagola, APDamage from a wildfire is seen Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Lacey Township, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Matt …

New Jersey wildfire could become state’s largest in nearly 20 years

A fast-growing wildfire was burning in New Jersey’s Pinelands near its Atlantic Ocean beach towns on Wednesday and threatened to become the largest in the state in nearly 20 years, officials said on Wednesday. The Jones Road Wildfire had spread to 13,250 …

Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, burns 13,250 acres; cause under investigation

The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres. Evacuations were lifted for some 5,000 residents in Ocean and Lacey Townships on Wednesday.

Jones Road wildfire continues to burn in southern New Jersey

The Jones Road wildfire continued to burn in southern New Jersey on Wednesday. The fire is now 50% contained with more than 13,000 acres burned. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with evacuees who returned home but are worried they'll have to …

Wildfire in New Jersey Triggers Emergency

(MENAFN) A rapidly spreading blaze has scorched over 8,500 acres (approximately 3,440 hectares) across the southern region of New Jersey since erupting on Tuesday, leading to widespread evacuations and the declaration of a state of emergency. According to …

New Jersey wildfire 50% contained, officials say

State of Emergency Declared As New Jersey Wildfire Rages Throughout 8,500 Acres​

A quickly spreading wildfire in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has prompted a state of emergency. The hearth has compelled hundreds to evacuate and disrupted main transportation routes. Generally known as the Jones Street Fireplace, the blaze ignited on Tuesday …

New Jersey Wildfire Could Grow To Be State’s Largest In Two Decades

Home United States New Jersey Wildfire Could Grow To Be State’s Largest In Two Decades About 1,300 homes were endangered, and between 3,000 and 5,000 people were under mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders, which were lifted on Wednesday morning. A …

Shocking images as flames engulf New Jersey woodlands

New Jersey Wildfire Containment Map as Officials Warn Blaze Could Spread

A massive wildfire burning across Ocean County, New Jersey, has consumed 12,000 acres and could become the state's largest wildfire in two decades. Officials said Wednesday that the Jones Road wildfire is 35 percent contained, as emergency crews …