10 Largest Wildfires In New Jersey's History: See Where They Burned, When

NJ wildfire burns 13,250 acres, now 50% contained

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. (PIX11) – Firefighters have now contained 50% of the wildfire that has burned more than 13,000 acres in Ocean County, New Jersey, officials said Wednesday evening. The Jones Road Wildfire has burned 13,250 acres and is half contained as of 7 p.m., according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. This is a developing story. Please refresh the page for updates.

New Jersey wildfire expected to grow

CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said Wednesday, though it’s expected to grow before forecast rain later this week.

New Jersey wildfire explodes to 13,250 acres, could be largest in nearly 20 years

A wildfire in New Jersey exploded to approximately 13,250 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday.

Nuclear Plant on 'Round-the-Clock Watch' as NJ Wildfire Rages

A wildfire raging in New Jersey's Pine Barrens could become the state's largest in 20 years, officials say, but progress is being made on containment even as it continues to grow. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the fire, which has burned more than 11,500 acres since it...

10 Largest Wildfires In New Jersey's History: See Where They Burned, When

NJ's Forest Fire History: A Look At State's 10 Largest Blazes - Lacey, NJ - State officials say the Jones Road wildfire is among the largest in 20 years. Here's a look at the largest wildfires in NJ history.

Huge N.J. wildfire continues to rage, growing to 12,500 acres

Helicopters will continue to dump buckets of water on the Jones Road Wildfire until nightfall, state fire officials said.