New Jersey, drought and wildfire

New Jersey's ongoing drought raises wildfire risk, state officials issue warning
New Jersey officials urged residents to conserve water and be wary of wildfire as the state's drought continues well into 2025.
Wildfire in Franklin Township, New Jersey, is 100% contained, officials say
A wildfire burning in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, has been 100% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.Officials say the "Scotland Run Wildfire" has burned about 191 acres and was 100% contained by 8 a.
New Jersey officials warn of intense wildfire season as drought persists across the state
The forest fire service has battled 381 blazes this year, with three major fires each burning more than 100 acres.
Gloucester County wildfire 100% contained after burning 191 acres, officials say
The Scotland Run Wildfire in Gloucester County, New Jersey, is now 100% contained, fire officials told Action News Thursday morning.
Wildfire 100% contained after blaze burns over 190 acres in New Jersey
A wildfire had threatened dozens of buildings, including an elementary school in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
New Jersey asks residents to conserve water after major wildfire scorches 190 acres
A 191-acre wildfire that tore through Franklin Township, Gloucester County, starting Wednesday evening was fully contained as of Thursday, according to New Jersey firefighting officials. Initially the fire,
N.J. wildfire that scorched 191 acres now fully contained
A wildfire that burned through 191 acres in Gloucester County has been fully contained, officials said Thursday morning. The Scotland Run Wildfire began in the area of Pennsylvania Avenue and Coles Mill Road in Franklin Township and was first spotted around 3:30 p.
New Jersey wildfire claims 150 acres so far in Franklin Township
The fire, dubbed the "Scotland Run Wildfire," has burned 150 acres so far and is 50% contained, officials say. Aziza Shuler reports.
Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people
Meanwhile, dust storms spurred by high winds claimed almost a dozen lives on Friday. Eight people died in a Kansas highway ...
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Much of New Jersey at "high" wildfire risk already. Here's why.
New Jersey fire officials are preparing for what could be a very active wildfire season. After an especially busy fall last year, the fire risk across the state has once again been elevated ...
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NJ wildfires surge — Act now or face restrictions!
Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette says that despite several heavy rains and snowfalls over the winter ...
Arson investigation underway after a Bayer executive’s home catches fire
At least eight agencies are investigating a fire at a Bayer executive’s home as a possible arson, authorities said, as many ...
South Carolina wildfires force residents to flee homes as blazes erupt along Eastern Seaboard
Evacuation notices were issued where homes were close to flames, such as in the Grand Strand of South Carolina and the ...
Fire during middle school cooking class injures student, teacher
A middle school student and a teacher were injured during a fire in a cooking class in Middlesex County, New Jersey, on ...
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Battling danger from above: New Jersey’s aerial firefighting efforts
With wildfire season already marking its presence through a massive fire this past weekend on Long Island, the urgency to ...
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Prosecutor: Man killed in Jersey City house fire Tuesday afternoon
Officials say the fire was reported just after 3 p.m. Tuesday inside the home located at 289 Van Nostrand Ave.