News

Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. still burning despite weekend rainfall
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is still burning, despite hopes the weekend rain might bring it under control​.
Press of Atlantic City1d
New Jersey's biggest fire in more than a decade started in an area known for illegal bonfires
Officials acknowledge that misuse of the state's vast Pinelands region, such as what led to last week's 15,000-acre wildfire, ...
Teen suspect in New Jersey arson allegedly left fire to go meet friend
A second teenager has been arrested for arson in connection with a massive New Jersey wildfire as prosecutors reveal more ...
Shore News Network1d
Second teen arrested for setting 15,000 acre New Jersey forest fire
A second individual has been arrested in connection with the April 22 wildfire that scorched more than 15,000 acres across southern Ocean ...
Press of Atlantic City2d
Man charged with setting Ocean County forest fire didn't start it, his lawyer says
A 19-year-old Waretown man charged with setting a massive forest fire that burned 15,300 acres in Ocean County says he did ...
When will it end? NJ wildfire continues to burn as conditions remain dry
LACEY - Southern Ocean County is still dry and the entire Garden State remains under high fire risk as the Jones Road Fire ...
Shore News Network3d
Ex-Walmart employee pleads guilty to bomb hoax, arson in Ocean County
A 20-year-old Little Egg Harbor Township man has pleaded guilty to creating a false public alarm and aggravated arson, ...