Homeless woman killed in Brick lost everything she had in Lakewood forest fire

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 that started…

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NJ fire chief gives post-mortem on 170-acre Lakewood forest fire

BRICK, 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 2 p.m.…

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Lakewood Forest Fire Update: Garden State Parkway Reopened

LAKEWOOD, 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 worked overnight…

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Thirty-Acre Forest Fire Breaks Out at Pine Park in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, 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 Forest Fire…

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In Lakewood, uncooperative witnesses hindering the investigation of massive March forest fire

LAKEWOOD, 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 burned several…

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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 in Toms…

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Lakewood’s Repeat Flooding Renews Fears in 200,000 Population Future of Jackson Township

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood Township has a problem. Once a sleepy vacation resort in the heavily wooded and sandy-soiled pine forest, it is now a major New Jersey city and a concrete…

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Two Friday Fires in Lakewood at Ocean County Park, Recycling Facility

Lakewood, NJ – Firefighters battled an overnight forest fire in Ocean County Park in Lakewood, bringing the blaze under control after crews responded during the overnight hours. Officials have not released the…

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Wildfire near Lakewood Country Club 50% contained, roads remaixn closed

LAKEWOOD, 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 the blaze…

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Lakewood Fire Department deploys rehab unit to support firefighters battling Jackson wildfire

LAKEWOOD, 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 critical support…

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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 to three…

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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 a grand…

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Middletown man charged with setting forest fires across Ocean County over the past year

TOMS 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 that on…

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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 arson in…

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Prosecutor: Lakewood fire was an intentional act of arson

LAKEWOOD, 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 Unit, Ocean…

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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 far about…

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Lakewood Fire Chief: Numerous structures caught fire as blaze heads to Brick

LAKEWOOD, 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. “At about…

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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 70 into…

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High Winds Increase Risk for Wildfires at the Shore

High 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 combustible material.…

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This 173 Foot Tower in Jackson is First One Built in New Jersey in 78 Years

Jackson Township, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has dedicated the new Veterans Fire Tower in Jackson Township, marking the first new fire tower constructed in New Jersey in…

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