Wildfire in Jackson, New Jersey, leads to several evacuations
Several buildings have been evacuated in Jackson Township on Wednesday after a wildfire broke out, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.Firefighters are working on a backfiring operation, getting ahead of the fire's path to slow its advance and help contain the blaze,
Wildfire burns more than 300 acres in Ocean County, New Jersey
The lack of rain, leaves falling, stressed trees, and wind gusts are all elements making this fire and others so challenging.
Officials: Jackson wildfire threatening homes is 20% contained and burned 175 acres
Over two dozen structures, mostly homes, are threaten and six families were told to evacuate according to the Forest Fire Service.
Jackson ‘Shotgun’ wildfire threatens homes, evacuations in progress (update)
The so-called Shotgun Fire, located in the area of South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson, was first reported at 12:17 p.m. When firefighters first arrived, flames were burning six to eight feet high, across 10 to 12 acres, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Homes evacuated as wildfire breaks out in New Jersey county
Fifteen structures are being evacuated in Jackson on Wednesday afternoon after a multi-acre wildfire broke out, officials said. In all 25, structures in the area of South Stump Tavern Road are threatened by the fire,
Jackson wildfire threatens homes, evacuations in progress
JACKSON - A multi-acre wildfire started burning Wednesday afternoon, threatening structures and forcing evacuations, authorities said. The fire is in the area of South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township,
Officials: Wildfire in Jackson Township prompts evacuation of 15 buildings
The fire is impacting several acres of land. Officials say wildfire is projected to be contained at around 300 acres.
Shotgun Wildfire in Jackson grows to 300 acres overnight; 40 percent contained
JACKSON - The wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon grew to 300 acres overnight, but is 40 percent contained as of Thursday morning, according to authorities. The fire - named the Shotgun Wildfire ...
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Wildfire in Jackson Township, NJ, 40% contained, officials say
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Ocean County wildfire 40% contained after burning through 300 acres
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NJ battles multiple wildfires, one near popular preserve, another near gun range as part of state enters ‘extreme drought’
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Wildfire erupts in Evesham Township, Burlington Co.; 2nd wildfire in NJ in as many days
EVESHAM TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- Fire crews in New Jersey are battling another large wildfire, this time in Burlington County. This fire is burning in Evesham Township. Chopper 6 was over the scene ...
‘Major’ wildfire in N.J. sparks evacuations, road closures
Another wildfire in nearby Ocean County was still burning after breaking out Wednesday in Jackson Township. That fire, dubbed ...
Wildfire burning near Six Flags Great Adventure, 6 homes evacuated
Crews battling 2 wildfires in New Jersey
Crews are battling two forest fires in southern New Jersey. No injuries or property damage have been reported.