Overview

• The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned 13,250 acres as of Thursday morning, making it one of the state's largest in decades.
• Fire crews have achieved 50% containment using air and ground tactics, with full containment expected in the coming days.
• Evacuation orders for approximately 5,000 residents have been lifted, and power has been restored to most of the 25,000 affected customers.
• A 19-year-old suspect, Joseph Kling, has been arrested and charged with aggravated arson for allegedly starting the fire with an unattended bonfire.
• Air quality alerts have been issued for New York City, Long Island, and parts of New Jersey due to smoke, with warnings for sensitive groups to limit outdoor activities.