Dry conditions spark brush fires, forcing thousands to evacuate in N.J.

NJ warned of elevated wildfire risk just as huge Pine Barrens blaze finally 60% contained

Officials have warned of an elevated wildfire risk in New Jersey on Friday as the massive Pine Barrens fire — allegedly sparked by a reckless teenager — is now 60% contained after burning more than 15,000 acres.

New Jersey Wildfire: Jones Road Wildfire more than halfway contained

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is continuing their efforts to extinguish the fire that has consumed more than 15,000 acres.

Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as NJ wildfire burns

Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, Philadelphia and its suburbs and Delaware as firefighters continued to battled the vast Jones Road Wildfire in the Pine Barrens.

Dry conditions spark brush fires, forcing thousands to evacuate in N.J.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - After getting some rain over the weekend, it has been pretty dry for most of this week. This comes as a brush fire in New Jersey has spread over 1,500 acres and evacuated thousands more. Preparing for severe weather season This tends to be a pretty dry time of year, and if the conditions are just right, brush fires can spread pretty quickly. Despite getting some wet and even wintry weather this spring, when the sun…

Dry conditions can pose a risk as Connecticut enters brush fire season

Acting Fire Chief Chris Renshaw of the UConn Fire Department said brush fires around the country could potentially become a problem in Connecticut.

Officials Hold Press Conference Detailing Charges In The Jones Road Wildfire

On Thursday afternoon, officials held a press conference at West Mills County Park in Waretown to discuss the arrest made in connection with the Jones Road Wildfire. Joseph Kling, 19, of Ocean Township (Waretown), was charged with Aggravated Arson and Arson. When asked whether the fire was deliberately set to cause damage or stemmed from […]