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N.J. man did not intentionally set Ocean County wildfire, defense argues

A defense attorney argued that his 19-year-old client did not deliberately set the blaze that consumed 15,000 acres of pinelands.

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Suspect charged with starting Ocean County wildfire released on home detention

Prosecutors say that Kling picked up 10 to 20 wooden pallets from a recycling center and drove them into the woods, and used gasoline on two pallets to start the fire, and then eventually the rest of the pallets.

APP.com · 3d

Wildfire in Ocean County now 80% contained; will rain come to the rescue?

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the Jones Road wildfire went from 75% contained Monday to 80% Thursday.

6abc Action News6h

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.

Audacy on MSN11h

19-year-old charged with starting Ocean County wildfire granted pretrial release

Joseph Kling, one of the teenagers charged with setting a massive wildfire in Ocean County, is being released from jail with ...

Press of Atlantic City14h

Waretown man accused of starting Ocean County wildfire released on electronic monitoring until trial

A Waretown man accused of starting a wildfire that destroyed 15,300 acres in southern Ocean County was released from jail on ...

Smoke advisory issued for Ocean County, wildfire area got ‘trace’ of rain, officials say

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued a smoke advisory for Ocean County on Saturday as the Jones Road wildfire continues ...

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Scammers target residents near Ocean County wildfire, charging $30K to remove smoke odor

Officials claim they are charging $30,000 for the so-called service and are falsely telling residents that the costs will be ...

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Second person charged with arson in New Jersey Pine Barrens fire

A second person has been charged with arson in the wildfire in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. Prosecutors said Friday that a ...

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Second person, a juvenile, charged in 15,000 acre N.J. wildfire

The Ocean County Prosecutor's office said a 17 year-old male has been charged with aggravated arson, arson, and hindering ...

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