Jones Road wildfire 90% contained as rain aids crews

The wildfire has burned over 15,000 acres in Lacey and Ocean Township since it began on April 22.

News 12 Staff

May 5, 2025, 4:20 PM

Updated 4 hr ago

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Rain is helping crews still working to put out the Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County.
The Forest Fire Service confirms the fire is now 90% contained.
The wildfire has burned over 15,000 acres in Lacey and Ocean Township since it began on April 22.
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