The fire exploded overnight to 8,500 acres and at one point jumped the Garden State Parkway, bringing one of New Jersey’s busiest roads to a halt. At one point, the fire threatened more than ...

A forest fire in southern New Jersey has shut a stretch of the Garden State Parkway, sparked evacuations, and threatens to snarl commuters. The fire has grown to 8,500 acres, with 3,000 residents ...

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Wednesday morning that one commercial building was destroyed, and multiple outbuildings and vehicles were destroyed. A complete damage assessment is underway.

The Garden State is one of only two gubernatorial races happening in 2025, and the off-year election will be many New Jerseyans' first chance to vote since the contentious 2024 presidential race.