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Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it’s contained, officials say
A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said.
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Pine Barrens ablaze as seen from orbit | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2025
Within two days, the blaze had spread into one of the largest fires the state has seen in decades. Images captured by NASA's ...
Pine Barrens fire today: 13,500 acres burned, 50% contained
Firefighters are making progress with the wildfire in the Pine Barrens section of southern Ocean County. Some 50% of the fire ...
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.” ...
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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, ...
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How did the Jones Road wildfire start and why are wildfires common in the New Jersey Pine Barrens?
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The Pine Barrens of New Jersey: Fire-Dependent Ecosystems and Their Unique Flora and Fauna
If you think of New Jersey as highways and crowded beaches, prepare to be astonished. Tucked away in the heart of the state ...
Inferno From Orbit: NASA Tracks 15,000-Acre Wildfire in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens
A massive wildfire erupted in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens in April 2025, highlighting the delicate line between nature’s cycles ...
Smoke From New Jersey Wildfire Moves Toward New York City
Forecasters had warned that the air in the city could become unhealthy for some because of a fire that has been burning in ...