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International Business Times
International Business Times
Marvie Basilan

NJ Wildfire: 19-Year-Old Charged With Arson As Blaze Burns 15,250 Acres

A massive wildfire in New Jersey has now devoured over 15,000 acres. (Credit: AFP)

KEY POINTS

  • Joseph Kling was charged with arson after he allegedly set wooden pallets on fire and left them before they were fully extinguished
  • Several structures were still threatened by the wildfire after it already burned down a commercial building and multiple vehicles
  • Sen. Andy Kim said "there's still a lot of anxiety" as he visited contained sites that the wildfire left charred

Authorities in New Jersey have charged a 19-year-old individual with arson and aggravated arson following a massive wildfire that started Tuesday in Ocean County.

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