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New Jersey Cut Back on Prescribed Burns in the Pine Barrens—and Faces a Wildfire That Charred Thousands of Acres
With near drought conditions, state forest fire officials reduced prescribed burns this spring and worried about “quite a fire season” ahead. A fast-moving wildfire this week triggered 3,000 evacuations and part closure of the Garden State Parkway.
Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens blaze
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the Waretown man faces aggravated arson and arson charges in the southern New Jersey wildfire, which authorities said Thursday morning grew to more than 23 square miles.
There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.” ...
Firefighters are making progress with the wildfire in the Pine Barrens section of southern Ocean County. Some 50% of the fire ...
Forecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, ...
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The Pine Barrens of New Jersey: Fire-Dependent Ecosystems and Their Unique Flora and FaunaIf you think of New Jersey as highways and crowded beaches, prepare to be astonished. Tucked away in the heart of the state ...
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Wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens forces 3,000 evacuations and shuts down major highwayA fast-spreading wildfire in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey has burned 8,500 acres, forcing 3,000 residents to ...
A massive wildfire erupted in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens in April 2025, highlighting the delicate line between nature’s cycles ...
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New York facing spring wildfire risk after hazy skies from New Jersey blaze despite April showersAfter smoke from the New Jersey Pine Barrens wildfire made its way across New York City, the Empire State is now facing its ...
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