BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A woman who was struck and killed after running into traffic on Route 70 near Olden Street lost everything she had in the March forest fire …
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NJ fire chief gives post-mortem on 170-acre Lakewood forest fire
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBRICK, NJ – The massive 170-acre fire that destroyed commercial buildings in Lakewood and threatened one of Ocean County’s busiest retail corridors has been brought completely under control. As of …
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Lakewood Forest Fire Update: Garden State Parkway Reopened
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD, NJ – A forest fire that burned through 170 acres between Lakewood Township and Brick Township continued to burn into the night as hundreds of firefighters from the region …
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Thirty-Acre Forest Fire Breaks Out at Pine Park in Lakewood
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD, N.J. – A wildfire burning near Pine Park and the Lakewood Country Club in Ocean County has scorched 30 acres as firefighters work to gain control, the New Jersey …
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In Lakewood, uncooperative witnesses hindering the investigation of massive March forest fire
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD, NJ – That’s the problem facing investigators trying to determine the cause of the March forest fire that burned nearly 200 acres of woods, threatened businesses in Brick and …
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Garden State Parkway closed as large forest fire engulfs area in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A large brush fire has broken out forcing the closure of the Garden State Parkway in both directions Sunday afternoon. The road is closed from exit 83 …
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Wildfire near Lakewood Country Club 50% contained, roads remaixn closed
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD, N.J. — Fire crews continued efforts Monday to contain the Country Club Wildfire burning in Pine Park and near the Lakewood Country Club in Ocean County, with officials reporting …
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Lakewood Fire Department deploys rehab unit to support firefighters battling Jackson wildfire
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department has dispatched its Rehab and Care (RAC) Unit to aid in the ongoing response to a large forest fire in Jackson, N.J., providing …
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Ocean County man pleads guilty for arson after setting multiple forest fires
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Manchester man has pleaded guilty to setting multiple forest fires last year across Ocean County. Today, Gregory Fullman, Jr., 33, of Manchester Township, pled guilty …
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Manchester Man Charged for 28 Counts of Arson Including Major Wildfire
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has announced 28 charges of arson have been filed against Gregory Fullman, Jr., 32, of Manchester Township. Fullman was indicted by …
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Middletown man charged with setting forest fires across Ocean County over the past year
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – An alleged Middletown arsonist has been arrested after intentionally setting forest fires across Ocean County over the past year. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced …
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Middletown Man Arrested, in Ocean County jail on 25 counts of aggravated arson, setting forest fires
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Middletown man, Gregory Paul Fullman is behind bars after being arrested on Monday and lodged in the Ocean County Jail on 25 counts of aggravated …
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Prosecutor: Lakewood fire was an intentional act of arson
by Your Newsby Your NewsLAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that an investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Squad-Arson Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime …
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Hilton Hotel on Route 70 in Brick Evacuated as Fire Draws Near
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Hilton Garden Inn, located in the path of the fire that started earlier this afternoon in Lakewood is being evacuated. Here’s what we know so …
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Lakewood Fire Chief: Numerous structures caught fire as blaze heads to Brick
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Fire Chief John Yahr today said moments ago that a fire that began in Lakewood Township has quickly spread and is headed south toward Brick Township. …
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Lakewood fire jumps Route 70, threatening Marketplace at Brick, Lake Riviera
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A forest fire that started near the Lakewood Airport has quickly moved southeast and is out of control. Moments ago, the fire jumped south across Route …
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High Winds Increase Risk for Wildfires at the Shore
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonHigh winds and dry conditions have elevated the risk of forest fires today. Residents are warned against discarding smoking materials from their vehicles or in areas where conditions favor easily …
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Toms River Homeless Group Behind Parking Garage Shelter Scour the Woods for New Clients
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER — Days after officials cleared homeless individuals from a downtown parking garage and placed them in housing, a local nonprofit resumed efforts to locate unsheltered residents elsewhere in …
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What’s With All The Black Bear Sightings? There Might be a Logical Explanation, or Two
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Across central and south Jersey, black bear sightings have increased in the past week. Sightings have been reported by police in Toms River, Lakewood, Howell, Monroe, …