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 over 150 acres and forced six homes to evacuate, authorities say.
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.
Shotgun Wildfire Rages In Ocean County
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service continues to make progress containing a wildfire burning in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in the area of Stump Tavern Road in the township New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are prepping and strengthening fire lines and are utilizing backing fire and burnout operations
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.
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,
Shotgun Wildfire in Jackson grows to 300 acres; 40 percent contained
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350 acres burned as battle against wildfire continues in Jackson Twp., Ocean County
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Watch: Criminal Activity May Have Sparked Jackson, New Jersey’s Large “Shotgun” Fire
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300-Acre Wildfire Forces Evacuations From 15 South Jersey Homes, Firefighters Say
New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. The fire was in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area near Stump Tavern Road.There ...
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.