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Smoke advisory issued for Ocean County, wildfire area got ‘trace’ of rain, officials say
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued a smoke advisory for Ocean County on Saturday as the Jones Road wildfire continues ...
Strong winds complicate efforts to fight Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County
The National Weather Service issued an "increased risk of fire spread" into the evening for parts of southern New Jersey.
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Smoke chokes Ocean County as Jones Road wildfire continues to burn
A persistent smoke advisory remains in effect for parts of Ocean County as the Jones Road Wildfire, first reported Tuesday, ...
Ocean County fire: Wildfire in Lacey, Waretown grows to 8,500 acres; 3,000 evacuated
WARETOWN ― One of the worst wildfires in southern Ocean County history has more than doubled in size, scorching 8,500 acres, ...
Ocean County fire: JCP&L starts turning on power; here's when you will get electricity
JCP&L is surveying miles of power lines before the utility can safely start to turn the power back on for 25,000 customers in ...
Winds increase risk of fire spread as NJ blaze grows to 15K acres
The New Jersey wildfire continues to grow as low humidity and wind gusts may increase the risk for rapid fire spread across ...
Ocean County fire: Are you in danger from the smoky air? Here's what to do
The Ocean County Health Department is urging those with respiratory conditions to stay indoors in areas affected by the ...
N.J. weather: Increased fire risk on dry Friday before needed rain falls Saturday
The amount of overnight rain will vary widely by location. Areas along and closer to the Jersey Shore are expected to receive ...