Jackson ‘Shotgun’ wildfire threatens homes, evacuations in progress (update)
The so-called Shotgun Fire, located in the area of South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson, was first reported at 12:17 p.m. When firefighters first arrived, flames were burning six to eight feet high, across 10 to 12 acres, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
New Jersey wildfire torches 300 acres, forces evacuations of nearby homes
An uncontrolled wildfire burning in a New Jersey forest has scorched at least 300 acres and briefly forced over a dozen homes to evacuate on Wednesday.
6 homes evacuated as wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Firefighters have made some progress battling a wildfire in Jackson Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, but the lack of rain this fall has proven to be a challenge.There have been some evacuations of homes,
Wildfire forces evacuations, threatens homes in Jackson Township
A wildfire in Jackson Township’s forested area near South Stump Tavern Road has prompted evacuations and road closures as state fire
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.
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.
Officials: Jackson wildfire that forced evacuation of homes is 20% contained
The fire is impacting several acres of land. Officials say wildfire is projected to be contained at around 300 acres.
15 homes evacuated as crews battle another wildfire in New Jersey
The latest forest fire to break out in New Jersey spurred authorities to evacuate more than a dozen homes Wednesday as crews worked to contain the blaze, but no injuries or property damage has been reported.
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 New Jersey county
Fifteen structures are being evacuated in Jackson on Wednesday afternoon after a multi-acre wildfire broke out, officials said. In all 25, structures in the area of South Stump Tavern Road are threatened by the fire,
New Jersey wildfire forces some residents to evacuate
A wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey forced some people to evacuate Wednesday. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Evacuations Lifted, Thick Smoke Seen From 'Shotgun' Wildfire In Ocean
The fire in Jackson Township was sending thick smoke across Ocean County and parts of Monmouth and Burlington counties.
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