The Latest Breaking News from Ocean County

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

A teenager has been charged with arson in relation to a massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, that has been ravaging thousands of acres since Tuesday.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

NJ Wildfire Burns 13,500 Acres—State of Emergency Declared, Gov. Murphy Criticized For Absence

The Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey has ravaged 13,500 acres and is 50% contained, but residents are frustrated over Gov. Phil Murphy's absence and the alleged late declaration of a state of emergency in the affected county.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025

Massive New Jersey Wildfire Devastates 8,500 Acres, Threatens Wildlife and Communities Amid Historic Drought

The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has scorched thousands of acres, forced evacuations, and disrupted ecosystems in the Pinelands.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025