New Jersey’s Jones Road wildfire is now fully contained Full containment of the blaze comes more than two weeks after it was first sparked in southern Ocean County.

Good News !

Thank you New Jersey Forest Fire Service!

New Jersey Forest Fire Service officials announced Monday that the Jones Road wildfire is 100% contained, more than two weeks after the blaze was first reported.
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Got this message on my phone today. The Power Plant they're talking about is the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant. While the reactor shut down in 2018, the spent nuclear fuel is still stored on-site. There's probably nothing to worry about. ☢️🔥

#NJ #OysterCreekNuclearPowerPlant #JonesRoadWildfire

Ocean County wildfire now 90% contained after rainy weekend in NJ; arson suspect expected in court Crews are crediting the half-inch of rain that fell over the southern region of the fire over the weekend. More passing rain on Monday may also help containment efforts, officials added.

As of Monday, the #JonesRoadWildfire is 90% contained.

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New vegetation is already starting to grow in the #NJPineBarrens after the #JonesRoadWildfire 🌱

Fire has a long history in the Pinelands. The Lenni Lenape burned the forests in the spring and fall to reduce underbrush, improve crop yields, and create better conditions for hunting.

Second arrest made in connection with the Jones Road Wildfire.
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Shocking satellite images show massive scar from N.J. wildfire, now 75% contained The wildfire grew to 15,300 acres at its peak.

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New Jersey wildfire: Strong winds complicate firefighters' efforts Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.

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gusty winds = rapid fire spread
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(report published earlier this afternoon; weather conditions remain windy & dry in the NYMetro this evening)

From NJ Forest Fire Service
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Jones Road Wildfire - Ocean & Lacey Townships, Ocean County

SIZE & CONTAINMENT
🔥 15,300 acres
🔥 65% contained

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We're currently having 30 to 40 mph wind gusts in Ocean County NJ where the #JonesRoadWildfire is still burning.
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Smoke from wildfires keeps making N.J.’s air quality worse. It may be a ‘warning sign.’ A new study says nearly half of N.J. residents are living in areas that had unhealthy levels of air pollution.

www.nj.com/ocean/2025/0...
#JonesRoadWildfire
#NYMetro #air-quality

New Jersey Forest Fire Service:
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Jones Road Wildfire - Ocean & Lacey Townships, Ocean County

SIZE & CONTAINMENT
🔥 15,300 acres
🔥 60% contained

#njwx #NJWildfire #OceanCounty #JonesRoadWildfire

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Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire More than 15,000 acres are burning in New Jersey as winds are expected to continue Thursday and smoke will hit the New York City area.

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Teen charged with allegedly starting massive #NewJersey wildfire

Joseph Kling, 19, was arrested for allegedly starting the #JonesRoadWildfire.

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YaY!!! Air Quality Index in Barnegat, NJ this morning.☀️
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New Jersey Wildfire Update: 50% Contained; High Spread Risk Today; Suspect in Custody At a time when firefighters are battling one of the worst wildfires in New Jersey's history, there is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this

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update

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Live updates: Arson charges against teen as wildfire continues to burn in NJ The Ocean County, New Jersey, Jones Road Wildfire has burned thousands of acres, at one point forced thousands of evacuations, destroyed a business and closed some roads. A man faces arson charges.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/l...
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Live updates: Arson charges against teen as wildfire continues to burn in NJ The Ocean County, New Jersey, Jones Road Wildfire has burned thousands of acres, at one point forced thousands of evacuations, destroyed a business and closed some roads. A man faces arson charges.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/l...
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New Jersey man charged with arson in massive Ocean County wildfire, officials say A Waretown man has been charged with arson in connection with the Jones Roads Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey.

🚨 A nineteen year old Waretown man has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with the Jones Road Wildfire.

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N.J. wildfire: Stunning photos, videos emerge as firefighters battle intense blaze Dramatic photos and videos show the wildfire that ripped through Ocean County, forcing thousands to evacuate.

www.nj.com/news/2025/04...
I did not encounter a paywall to access these photos of the #JonesRoadWildfire from #NJ.com

New Jersey's Jones Road Wildfire: A 12,500-Acre Crisis Unfolds Jones Road Wildfire scorches 12,500 acres in NJ, threatening homes and causing evacuations amid ongoing drought conditions.

New Jersey's Jones Road Wildfire: A 12,500-Acre Crisis Unfolds

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Learn what to do before, during, and after a #Wildfire by visiting 📍 www.ready.gov/wildfires

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Video Wildfire in New Jersey forces thousands of evacuations The Jones Road Fire has quickly exploded in size, swallowing 8,500 acres and is only 10% contained.

NEW JERSEY: “The Jones Road Fire has quickly exploded in size, swallowing 8,500 acres and is only 10% contained.” abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/vid... - ABC News

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New Jersey wildfire forces evacuations and reaches closed nuclear power plant Stretch of major highway shut as 3,000 people moved to safety and homes left without power

“A fast-moving wildfire burning in New Jersey forced thousands of people to temporarily evacuate on Tuesday, closed a stretch of a main highway and reached a shuttered nuclear power plant.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... - @theguardian.com

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Anyone have any updates on the forest fires in Ocean County New Jersey? I can’t believe they are not releasing regular updates. #JonesRoadWildFire

#NJ #NJWildfire #JonesRoadWildfire #Barnegat #Lacey #shelters #pets

📍SHELTERS:

-Manchester High School

-United Methodist Church on Lacey Rd

-Southern Regional High School- pets allowed

Chris from We The Jersey People is near Wells Mills Park trailering out farm animals. If anyone needs assistance there’s a team ready to go. Please call 609-204-3292.
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