Jackson Township, Six Flags Great Adventure

Man charged with arson for wildfire in Jackson Township, NJ, near Six Flags
A man was arrested for arson in connection to the wildfire that burned near Six Flags Great Adventure this week, according to officials in New Jersey. The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service released a joint statement explaining that 37-year-old Richard Shashaty,
Man charged with arson in the ‘Shotgun’ wildfire near Six Flags Great Adventure
“The fire was caused by magnesium shards of a Dragon’s Breath 12 gauge shotgun round igniting available combustibles on the berm of the shooting range. The firing of this type of incendiary or tracer ammunition is prohibited in the State of New Jersey,” law enforcement and forest fire officials said in a statement.
Wildfire prompts evacuations in Jackson Township, NJ
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the blaze in Jackson Township was expected to be contained when it reached around 300 acres. Their latest update says it’s 175 acres and only 20% contained.
Crews battling wildfire in Jackson Township, NJ, officials say
Fire crews working overnight have made progress on a wildfire that is burning across over 300 acres in Jackson Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Man charged with arson in connection with Jackson Twp. wildfire
Investigators say the wildfire burned about 350 acres of land and began November 6th. It was sparked by magnesium shards from a shotgun. The wildfire forced the evacuation of people in nearby homes, along Stump Road.
Man charged with arson in Ocean County wildfire
An Ocean County man was charged with arson after investigators say he shot a weapon, which ignited a wildfire in Jackson Township.
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Illegal Shotgun Round Sparked 350-Acre Jackson Wildfire, Brick Man Charged: Officials
A massive wildfire that scorched 350 acres in Jackson Township was ignited by an illegal shotgun round that authorities said ...