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Here’s a NASA Satellite View of One of New Jersey’s Biggest Wildfires in Decades
The Jones Road Fire tore through over 15,300 acres of drought-stricken Pine Barrens—leaving a smoky scar visible from space.
NASA Images Reveal Extent of Major New Jersey Fire
Burning over 15,000 acres of land, the wildfire has had significant consequences within the state and beyond, affecting air ...
New Jersey Jones Road Wildfire: Containment Tracker
The Jones Road fire in New Jersey has scorched over 15,000 acres of land. Check back for the latest update on the wildfire ...
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Maps show location of Ocean County, New Jersey wildfire and current road closures
A raging wildfire in New Jersey has scorched thousands of acres, is sending large plumes of smoke into the sky, and has led to the closure of several roads.
Where are the wildfires in New Jersey? See if Jones Road Wildfire is impacting Delaware
The impacts of the New Jersey wildfire has spread to bordering states with New York issuing alert quality alerts. See if it's impacting Delaware.
New Jersey wildfire continues to burn, air quality alert issued: See map
The wildfire has set over thousands of acres ablaze, but firefighters announced that some residents were able to return to ...
Officials Warn 70,000 People in New Jersey Against Going Outside
The warning area impacts roughly 70,000 people. The alert, effective until midnight, follows the explosive spread of the ...