Minor Charged in Ocean County New Year’s Eve Fire

Minor charged in Ocean County New Year’s Eve fire

A New Year’s Eve party that turned into a mass casualty ⁠event after a juvenile allegedly poured gasoline on a fire that burned seven people has resulted in criminal charges.

Juvenile Faces Six Arson Charges After Berkeley Township Flash Fire

OCEAN COUNTY — A juvenile has been charged with six counts of arson following a flash fire that erupted during a New Year’s Eve gathering in Berkeley Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Authorities said the fire occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m. December 31, 2025, at a North Trenton Avenue residence, prompting a large response from police, fire and emergency medical crews after reports of injuries and an active fi…

UPDATE: Juvenile Charged With Six Counts of Arson After New Year’s Eve Flash Fire In Ocean County

A New Year’s Eve backyard gathering in Berkeley Township ended in a flash fire that injured six people after gasoline was poured into a fire pit, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on January 23, 2026, a juvenile was charged with six counts of arson in connection with the December 31, […]