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‘Why did he do it?’ NJ wildfire suspect, seen in old bonfire video, faces heat of justice
Prosecutors say Joseph Kling, 19, of the Waretown section of Ocean Township, definitely started a bonfire. And that bonfire ...
Joseph Kling, 19, faces arson charges in N.J. wildfire, prosecutors say he set bonfire
A 19-year-old man faces arson charges related to the wildfire in Ocean County, N.J.​ that has scorched more than 15,000 acres ...
Firefighters continue to battle massive Ocean County wildfire
Some progress is being made as crews continue to battle the Jones Road wildfire that has been burning in Ocean County since ...
NJ warned of elevated wildfire risk just as huge Pine Barrens blaze finally 60% contained
There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.” ...
Teenager arrested in connection with fast-growing New Jersey wildfire
The fire spread quickly and destroyed buildings and vehicles after authorities said a bonfire was improperly extinguished.
Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns
Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...
N.J. wildfire can be fully contained this weekend if weather cooperates, firefighters say
New Jersey firefighters are confident the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County​ can be fully contained over the weekend.
Authorities ‘very confident’ N.J. man lit bonfire that erupted into massive N.J. wildfire
Joseph W. Kling is charged with arson for igniting the bonfire that became the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, which has ...