Crews battling wildfire in Jackson Township, NJ, officials say
Fire crews working overnight have made progress on a wildfire that is burning across over 300 acres in Jackson Township, New Jersey, officials said.
350 acres burned as battle against wildfire continues in Jackson Twp., Ocean County
WILDFIRE ALERT: Jackson Twp., Ocean CountyThe New Jersey Forest Fire Service is on scene of a wildfire burning in the area of South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Twp., Ocean County.The evacuation of 15 structures is in progress on South Stump Tavern Road. pic.twitter.com/ibuOk91WIZ
Ocean County wildfire 40% contained after burning through 300 acres
Crews conducted a backfiring operation to fight the fire in Jackson Township, strategically burning fuel in the blaze’s path to slow its progress.
15 buildings evacuated during wildfire in Jackson, NJ
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported the wildfire along South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson and went to work with fire engines, bulldozers and ground crews. A helicopter is also over the Shotgun Wildfire. The heavily wooded area has several uses, according to Jackson Mayor Mike Reina.
Wildfire in Jackson, New Jersey leads to several evacuations
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
Homes evacuated as wildfire breaks out in Ocean County
South Stump Tavern Road, which contains mostly spaced out single-family homes, is closed. Fire trucks and bulldozers have been deployed to the area, the state Forest Fire Service said. Evacuated residents who need a place to stay can go the township’s senior center on Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson police said.
Jackson ‘Shotgun’ wildfire threatens homes, evacuations in progress (update)
JACKSON - Firefighters were battling a major wildfire in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area that has prompted the evacuation of 25 structures, including three nearby horse farms, authorities said.
Officials: Wildfire in Jackson Township prompts evacuation of 15 buildings
The fire is impacting several acres of land. Officials say wildfire is projected to be contained at around 300 acres.
Wildfire burning near Six Flags Great Adventure, 6 homes evacuated
A wildfire is burning several miles from Six Flags Great Adventure, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Fire crews are currently working to extinguish the flames in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in the area of South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township in Ocean County,
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Smoke fills the air over Jackson as wildfire burns near South Stump Tavern Road
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service updates the status of a wildfire off South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.