Shotgun Wildfire in Jackson grows to 300 acres; 40 percent contained
JACKSON - The wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon grew to 300 acres overnight, but is 40 percent contained as of Thursday morning, according to authorities. The fire - named the Shotgun Wildfire - continues to threaten six nearby structures as it burns in the in the area of Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township,
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.
Jackson wildfire threatens homes, evacuations in progress
JACKSON - A multi-acre wildfire started burning Wednesday afternoon, threatening structures and forcing evacuations, authorities said. The fire is in the area of South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township,
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.
Officials: Jackson wildfire threatening homes is 40% contained
Over two dozen structures, mostly homes, are threaten and six families were told to evacuate according to the Forest Fire Service.
Ocean County wildfire 40% contained after burning through 300 acres
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300 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 ...
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200 acres burned by second uncontrolled wildfire in New Jersey this week
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Wildfire burns more than 300 acres in Ocean County, New Jersey
The lack of rain, leaves falling, stressed trees, and wind gusts are all elements making this fire and others so challenging.
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.