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NJ wildfire that prompted thousands to flee could be largest in two decades
[NYPOST] New Jersey firefighters are still battling a massive blaze in the southern part of the state, which officials say could wind up being the largest wildfire in the Garden State in the last 20 years.The Jones Road Wildfire — which broke out Tuesday morning in Lacey and Ocean townships in Ocean County — stands at 11,500 acres (18 square miles) burned and has been 30% contained, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette told news hounds Wednesday. Related: New Jersey: 2025-04-23 Martha MacCallum Obliterates Condescending Teacher Union Boss Randi Weingarten During Segment on America’s Failing Schools New Jersey: 2025-04-22 Security spending at many US Jewish schools has soared since Oct. 7 — study New Jersey: 2025-04-22 Nadine Menendez -- wife of ex-Sen. ''Gold Bar'' Bob Menendez --convicted of sprawling bribery scheme Posted by: Fred 2025-04-24 |
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