New Jersey Pinelands forest fire is mostly contained, official says
The area, known as Fisher’s Pit, includes largely uninhabited stretches of scrub pines and sandy soil, although several residential neighborhoods and a school are nearby.
Firefighters making good progress battling wildfire in New Jersey Pinelands
Firefighters in southern New Jersey were making good progress Tuesday trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not threatened any structures. As of mid-afternoon,
Firefighters battling wildfire near Garden State Parkway in southern New Jersey
Firefighters in southern New Jersey are trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not threatened any structures.
Firefighters battle wildfire near Garden State Parkway in southern New Jersey
Firefighters in southern New Jersey are trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not threatened any structures.
N.J. wildfire expands to 189 acres, but firefighters make progress containing flames
A wildfire burning in Ocean County grew to 189 acres Tuesday afternoon, but officials said the blaze is now 50% contained. Firefighters made progress battling the fire at Fisher’s Pit in Berkeley throughout the day.
Crews battling ‘erratic’ wildfire in southern New Jersey, 20% contained
A wildfire that started Monday afternoon in southern New Jersey grew to 150 acres overnight but it hasn’t threatened structures or forced road closures in the area, officials said Tuesday morning. The Fishers Pit Wildfire in Berkeley Township,
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Ocean County, NJ wildfire fully contained, smell changes direction
Firefighters made "good progress" on Tuesday on the Fishers Pit Wildfire, putting out hotspots along the fire’s perimeter and ...
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Forest fire rages in Berkeley Township, burning through nearly 200 acres
The blaze, which broke out Monday evening, was 50% contained and no buildings had been affected, authorities said.
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Late-Night Wildfire Breaks Out At Fishers Pit In Bayville, Firefighters Say (Developing)
Firefighters were battling a massive wildfire in Ocean County that broke out late Monday, Sept. 9, officials said.The New ...
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NJ wildfire burns near 2 schools in Ocean County
Firefighters in Ocean County had difficulty getting a handle on the fire early because of its “erratic behavior,” according ...
Wildfire in Berkeley Township grows to nearly 200 acres, but is now 70% contained
BERKELEY - A wildfire that ignited in Berkeley Township on Monday afternoon has spread to nearly 200 acres, authorities said ...
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What’s on Fire? Residents in Ocean County Report Smoke Conditions Overnight
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has confirmed overnight that a wildfire continues to burn in Berkeley Township, Ocean ...
80% of homes lost to wildfires could've been saved. Here's how to protect yours
Wildfires keep setting records, and so are the number of homes lost to them. Some 80% of homes lost to wildfires could have ...