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.
Evacuations Lifted, Thick Smoke Seen From 'Shotgun' Wildfire In Ocean
The fire in Jackson Township was sending thick smoke across Ocean County and parts of Monmouth and Burlington counties.
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.
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.
Officials: Jackson wildfire that forced evacuation of homes is 20% contained
The fire is impacting several acres of land. Officials say wildfire is projected to be contained at around 300 acres.
New Jersey wildfire torches 300 acres, forces evacuations of nearby homes
An uncontrolled wildfire burning in a New Jersey forest has scorched at least 300 acres and briefly forced over a dozen homes to evacuate on Wednesday.
Wildfire burning near Six Flags Great Adventure, 6 homes evacuated
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, officials said. Six homes were evacuated as 25 structures are threatened by ...
‘You load up, you go.’ Jackson Township wildfire forces residents from their homes
Barbara Ventre and Jean Paul Bergeron were two of the people who had to leave their home on South Stump Tavern Road in a hurry on Wednesday.
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.
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 ...
shorenewsnetwork16h
Watch: Criminal Activity May Have Sparked Jackson, New Jersey’s Large “Shotgun” Fire
A wildfire burning through the New Jersey Pinelands east of Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area has prompted evacuations ...