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Wildfire in Ocean County now 80% contained; will rain come to the rescue?
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the Jones Road wildfire went from 75% contained Monday to 80% Thursday.
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Rain to hammer LA over the weekend as locals urged to change plans
As the weekend approaches, Los Angeles residents might find themselves reaching for sweaters instead of sunglasses.
Massive N.J. wildfire still covers 15,000 acres but much-needed rain is coming
The “Jones Road Wildfire” is currently 15,300 acres in size and is 60% contained, according to an update from the New Jersey ...
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Will Sergeant takes us back to the making of Echo & the Bunnymen’s 1984 classic, Ocean Rain
When Echo & the Bunnymen released their fourth album, Ocean Rain, in the spring of 1984, it received decidedly mixed reactions. The dramatic change in the band’s sound – which included the use ...
Fires in NJ destroy buildings, vehicles, drought worsens. Will it rain in NJ? See forecast
Over 15,000 acres continues to burn in New Jersey, as risks for fire increases amid a drought. Where are the fires? Will it rain? Here's what to know.
NJ fire update: Rain provides 'some relief' as firefighters keep battling Jones Road blaze
Firefighters continue to fight the Jones Road wildfire in southern Ocean County, with rainfall on Friday night providing "some relief" but not enough to fully extinguish the blaze, Lacey police said ...
Smoke advisory issued for Ocean County, wildfire area got ‘trace’ of rain, officials say
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued a smoke advisory for Ocean County on Saturday as the Jones Road wildfire continues for a fifth day. Lacey and Ocean townships are currently most impacted by ...