Jones Road fire contained at 15,000 acres as teen charged with arson
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire that scorched more than 15,000 acres across Ocean and Lacey townships was 50% contained as of Thursday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, after…
Wildfire in Pennsville Township contained, no structures threatened
PENNSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Fire crews have made significant progress in containing a wildfire that has burned 50 acres in Salem County, officials said Sunday. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported…
Wildfire in Hopewell Township burns 288 acres, 80% contained
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Fire crews continue battling a wildfire that has burned 288 acres in Mercer County, with officials reporting it is now 80% contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service…
Fire on Forbes Lane fully contained, officials say
NEWDALE, N.C. — A fire on Forbes Lane has been fully contained, according to an update from the Newdale Fire Department. Officials confirmed the containment late Saturday and stated that crews from…
Roof Fire Contained at Toms River Rehabilitation Facility, No Injuries Reported
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A fire on the roof of a Toms River medical facility was quickly contained Friday afternoon, with no reported injuries or impact on patient care, officials confirmed. At…
House fire on Lincoln Drive quickly contained, no injuries reported
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Firefighters responded to a house fire on Lincoln Drive in the Laurel Springs section of Gloucester Township on Tuesday afternoon after a washing machine caught fire. Gloucester Township…
Brush fire in Kings Grant contained by fire crews
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Fire crews from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and Evesham Fire-Rescue responded Sunday to a brush fire behind Woodlake Drive in the Kings Grant community. The fire…
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…
Brush fire contained at recycling facility in Tinton Falls
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A large brush fire at Mazza’s Recycling facility on Shafto Road in Tinton Falls filled the southern part of the borough with smoke on Tuesday night, prompting a…
Photos: Jackson’s Shotgun Wildfire 90% Contained
JACKSON TWP., N.J. — Firefighters achieved 90% containment of the Shotgun Wildfire, a 350-acre blaze in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, by Friday evening. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported…
Bethany Run Wildfire in Burlington and Camden Counties 50% Contained, Evacuations Lifted
EVESHAM, N.J. — Firefighters have gained ground on a wildfire straddling the Burlington and Camden County line, reaching 50% containment of the blaze that has burned 300 acres in Evesham and Voorhees…
40 Acre Wildfire in Evesham Township 90% Contained
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters have achieved 90% containment of a wildfire that has burned through 40 acres in Evesham Township, Burlington County, according to a Thursday update from the New Jersey…
Rockaway Fire 70% Contained, Forest Fire Service Reports
Crews from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service have made significant strides in containing a wildfire in Rockaway Township, Morris County, which has affected approximately 77 acres. As of now, the fire…
Thirty Acre Wildfire in Medford Township fully contained, officials say
MEDFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has fully contained a 30-acre wildfire in the Tamarac section of Medford Township, Burlington County, officials announced Saturday morning. The fire, which…
Fire Contained in L’Enfant Square Row Dwelling
Washington, DC – A fire broke out in a two-story occupied row dwelling in the 2400 block of L’Enfant Square SE. The DC Fire and EMS Department reported that the fire started…
Fire Contained at Richmond Highway Metal Pile in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX, VA – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units responded to a metal pile fire earlier today in the 9900 block of Richmond Highway. The fire is now under control, with crews…
510 Acre South Jersey Forest Fire Contained, Officials Report
WHARTON STATE FOREST, NJ — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced that as of 8:00 AM Thursday, they have fully contained the 510-acre wildfire along Jackson Rd. in Wharton State Forest.…
Red Sea, China risks to US economy seem contained, White House says
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States risks some exposure to China’s economic slowdown and shipping disruptions in the Red Sea, but they appear contained, President Joe Biden’s top economic…
Fire Contained at Goodwill Store in Egg Harbor Township
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – A structure fire was reported at the Goodwill Store & Donation Center located at 6701 Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township. The incident occurred on Monday,…
Fire Contained at Perth Amboy Warehouse, No Injuries Reported
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – In the early hours of January 13, 2024, Perth Amboy Fire Department (PAFD) responded to a fire at a warehouse located at 1 Buckingham Avenue. The initial call…
Fire at Jersey Mike’s in Dunkirk Quickly Contained, No Injuries Reported
DUNKIRK, MD – A fire broke out at a Jersey Mike’s restaurant located at 10107 Ward Road, Dunkirk, in the early hours of November 30, 2023. The incident, reported at approximately 4:16…
German foreign minister, in Israel, says humanitarian crisis must be contained
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Saturday in Tel Aviv that the international community should focus on limiting the impact of military operations in Gaza on the civilian…
800 Acre Lacey Fire 90% Contained, Sparked by Deadly Plane Crash
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire in Lacey Township sparked by a deadly plane crash over the weekend has grown to 800 acres, but officials from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service…
Fire Contained at Holmdel Residence on Forest Park Court
HOLMDEL, NJ – On Friday, at 2:34 p.m., a fire alarm was triggered at a residence on Forest Park Court. Officers arrived to find heavy smoke inside the home. The Holmdel Fire…
Fuel Spill at Howell DPW Contained, No Injuries; Hazmat Responds
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fuel spill was reported on Monday morning at approximately 10:13 am at the Howell Township Department of Public Works building. Emergency Services discovered about 200 gallons of…
Jackson fire contained, so why is there thick smoke in the air still?
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina today confirmed the forest fire in Jackson Township has been contained, but residents are still asking why the smell of smoke is so…
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