New Jersey wildfire continues to grow as 19-year-old man charged aggravated arson

New Jersey Forest Fire Service: Jones Road Wildfire is 60% contained; 15,300 acres burned

By 8 p.m. Friday night, firefighters said they'd contained 60% of the 15,300-acre wildfire that started burning on Tuesday.

NJ warned of elevated wildfire risk just as huge Pine Barrens blaze finally 60% contained

Officials have warned of an elevated wildfire risk in New Jersey on Friday as the massive Pine Barrens fire — allegedly sparked by a reckless teenager — is now 60% contained after burning more than 15,000 acres.

Risk of ‘rapid fire spread’ remains in New Jersey as battle continues against blaze

Crews still working to contain one the state’s largest ever wildfires, amid warm temperatures and dry conditionsWith crews still working to contain one of New Jersey’s largest wildfires on record, fire danger remains elevated across the state and into eastern Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service warned on Friday.“There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania,” the NWS…

New Jersey wildfire continues to grow as 19-year-old man charged aggravated arson

Police arrested and charged 19-year-old Joseph Kling with aggravated arson for allegedly starting the wildfire in Waretown.

Man Charged With Arson in Vast New Jersey Wildfire

A 19-year-old was accused of lighting a bonfire and leaving before it was extinguished, sparking one of the largest blazes in the state in decades.

Joseph Kling: Who Is the Man Charged in Connection to the NJ Fires?

Joseph Kling, 19, was charged with arson and accused of starting the New Jersey fires in April 2025. Learn about him here.