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human-caused wildfires

Coverage of human-caused wildfires in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 20 · 09:30 UTCMost recent: Jun 20 · 09:30 UTC
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New Jersey Forest Fire Serviceorganization1Bill Donnellyperson1Brian Gerber Jr.person1Jones Road wildfiretopic1climate changetopic12025 Wildfire Reporttopic1
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  • SCIENCEJun 20 · 09:30 UTCWHYY
    In 2025, 27,229 acres burned during N.J.’s wildfire season. Climate change is making them harder to contain

    In 2025, New Jersey experienced 1,322 wildfires burning 27,229 acres, a 22% increase in fire count and 116% rise in acreage compared to the 20-year average. Climate change is extending wildfire seasons, with 99.6% of fires caused by human activities like vehicles, equipment malfunctions, and campfires. The Jones Road wildfire, caused by an illegal campfire, burned nearly 15,000 acres and displaced 7,000 people.