14-Year-Old Charged with Arson in 52-Acre New Jersey Wildfire

The teen is suspected of setting a fire that threatened homes and may be linked to a larger blaze in the same area.

The Marlton teen was arrested on November 7 and charged with aggravated arson for the October 30 wildfire in Evesham Township.
Authorities are investigating a potential connection between the 52-acre fire and a subsequent 375-acre blaze that started on the day of the teen's arrest.
The October 30 fire consumed 52 acres but did not damage any structures, though it threatened 15 homes in the area.
New Jersey has experienced an unprecedented dry period, leading to over 500 wildfires since October, prompting a state-wide drought warning.
An 18-year-old firefighter was killed in a separate incident while battling a wildfire near the New Jersey/New York border.