New Jersey Pinelands forest fire is mostly contained, official says
The area, known as Fisher’s Pit, includes largely uninhabited stretches of scrub pines and sandy soil, although several residential neighborhoods and a school are nearby.
Firefighters battling wildfire near Garden State Parkway in southern New Jersey
Firefighters in southern New Jersey are trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not threatened any structures.
Firefighters continue battling 189-acre wildfire in New Jersey
Crews initially had trouble fighting the blaze that broke out Monday in Ocean County because of "erratic fire behavior," officials said.
Crews Battling Late-Night Wildfire Near Jersey Shore Neighborhood: Firefighters (DEVELOPING)
Firefighters were battling a massive wildfire in Ocean County late at night, officials said. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the huge fire was burning near Fishers Pit, a sand and gravel pit in the Bayville section of Berkeley Township.
Firefighters battling wildfire near Garden State Parkway in South Jersey
Firefighters in southern New Jersey are trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not threatened any structures. As of late morning
N.J. wildfire expands to 189 acres, but firefighters make progress containing flames
A wildfire burning in Ocean County grew to 189 acres Tuesday afternoon, but officials said the blaze is now 50% contained. Firefighters made progress battling the fire at Fisher’s Pit in Berkeley throughout the day.
Crews battling ‘erratic’ wildfire in southern New Jersey, 20% contained
A wildfire that started Monday afternoon in southern New Jersey grew to 150 acres overnight but it hasn’t threatened structures or forced road closures in the area, officials said Tuesday morning. The Fishers Pit Wildfire in Berkeley Township,
Firefighters making good progress battling wildfire in New Jersey Pinelands
Firefighters in southern New Jersey were making good progress Tuesday trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley ...
Large brush fire reported in Berkeley: Ocean County Sheriff’s Office
BERKELEY - A large brush fire in the Pine Barrens west of Route 9 is sending smoke eastward toward Barnegat Bay, although no ...
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Forest fire rages in Berkeley Township, burning through nearly 200 acres
The blaze, which broke out Monday evening, was 50% contained and no buildings had been affected, authorities said.
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What’s on Fire? Residents in Ocean County Report Smoke Conditions Overnight
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has confirmed overnight that a wildfire continues to burn in Berkeley Township, Ocean ...
Fisher's Pit fire deemed accidental after campfire was not properly extinguished
TOMS RIVER - The wildfire that's been burning since Monday afternoon has been deemed accidental after investigators ...
Firefighters battle wildfire near Garden State Parkway in southern New Jersey
Firefighters in southern New Jersey are trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not ...
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Berkeley Fire Reaches Full Containment, Forest Fire Service Reports
Fire crews reached full containment of the Fishers Pit Wildfire on Wednesday afternoon after it burned 189 acres in Ocean County, ...
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Fishers Pit Wildfire Is 50 Percent Contained, NJFFS Says
Smoke has diminished as a massive wildfire burned for a second day in Ocean County, officials said. The fire was first ...