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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, 12:20 PM

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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.

Two teens face arson charges after prosecutors say they lit a bonfire and failed to properly extinguish it.

MORE: 19-year-old man accused in Jones Road wildfire to remain in jail; 2nd teen faces charges

MORE: Forest fire officials warns of Jones Road wildfire scams

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