The Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey
4/23/2025 5:03:00 PM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Ocean County, NJ
Start Date: 4/22/2025
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The Jones Road Wildfire began in Ocean County on Tuesday, April 22. The blaze quickly engulfed 12,000 acres, caused the Garden State Parkway to be closed when the fire jumped the roadway, and led to the evacuation of 5,000 people. Drought, strong winds and warm weather contributed to the fire.
ABC News, April 23, 2025
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