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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.
The Jones Road Wildfire was the second largest in the last 20 years, spreading a total of 15,350 acres, according to the New ...
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 ...
With the Jones Road wildfire in the rear-view mirror, officials recognized the town’s first aid squads and fire companies for ...
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 ...
SCAM ALERT: Jones Road Wildfire – Ocean & Lacey Townships, Ocean County The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has learned of a scam targeting residents of Ocean and Lacey townships affected by the ...
The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County is now 75% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Officials say that as of Monday at noon, the fire has consumed 15,300 acres of land ...
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.
Social media posts are claiming drone activity over the US state of New Jersey is responsible for a large wildfire burning in Ocean County. But this is false; authorities have charged a local resident ...