Second Teen Arrested for New Jersey Wildfire Arson

A 14-year-old from Marlton has been charged with starting a wildfire that burned 52 acres in Burlington County.

The teenager is charged with aggravated arson and causing or risking widespread injury or damage.
Both arrested teens are being held at the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center.
Authorities are investigating if the two teens are linked to a second wildfire that burned 375 acres nearby.
New Jersey has declared a drought warning due to over 500 wildfires since October.
Significant rainfall is expected to help contain ongoing wildfires in the New Jersey-New York area.