US EditionNew Jersey wildfire continues to grow as 19-year-old man charged aggravated arson
- Authorities charged 19-year-old Joseph Kling with aggravated arson in Ocean Township, New Jersey.
- The charge connects to a wildfire starting April 22 from an improperly extinguished bonfire.
- The Cedar Bridge Fire Tower first located a column of smoke around 9:45 a.m. On April 22.
- By April 24, the fire had scorched about 15,000 acres across two townships.
- Kling is currently held in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.
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New Jersey man arrested, facing aggravated arson charges as Jones Road Wildfire continues to burn
A 19-year-old man from Waretown, New Jersey is facing aggravated arson charges as the Jones Road Wildfire continues to scorch over 15,000 acres with 50% containment. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest updates.
Ocean County Man Charged With Arson In Massive Wildfire
OCEAN COUNTY – A 19-year-old man from Ocean Township (Waretown) has been charged in connection with the massive Jones Road Wildfire that erupted on April 22 and continues to burn through Southern Ocean County. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that Joseph Kling was arrested on April 23 and charged with Aggravated Arson and Arson. Authorities say Kling set fire to a stack of wooden pallets and then left the area without ensuring the…
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