Wildfire, Rockaway Township and NJ

Rockaway Township, New Jersey wildfire evacuation orders lifted, officials say
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Homes were evacuated in Morris County, New Jersey on Friday because of a wildfire. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service began battling the Craigmeur Lookout wildfire in Rockaway Township on Thursday night. It started in the area of Notch Road and moved swiftly.
Update: Wildfire in Rockaway Township is 50% contained. Green Pond Road reopened
An update Saturday night said the wildfire, which was at 211 acres, remained at 50% contained. Eight structures on Green Pond Road were evacuated during the course of the day Friday.Start the day smarter.
Crews make progress battling wildfire near former ski resort in Rockaway Township, NJ
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WABC) -- Crews made progress battling the flames of a multi-acre wildfire that broke out in New Jersey on Friday morning. NewsCopter 7 was over the scene as the fire burned through the Craigmeur Recreation Complex in Morris County.
Officials: Wildfire in Rockaway Township impacts over 170 acres, 50% contained
Eight homes have been evacuated as flames have now reached the backyards of properties along Green Pond Road. Officials say that 13 homes are in danger.
Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire in Rockaway Township at 140 acres is 30% contained
Named the Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire, it began Thursday night, and by Friday morning the "wildfire burning in the area of Notch Road in Rockaway Twp., Morris County" was estimated at 65 acres. Updates throughout Friday by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service on its Facebook page had the wildfire up to 118 acres by late afternoon.
NJ crews battle 2 more major wildfires as drought persists
Firefighters are engaged in battles on two fronts Saturday morning as New Jersey continues to dry out amid a worsening drought.
Another wildfire is burning in Rockaway Township
ROCKAWAY TWP. - Firefighters Friday morning are battling a multi-acre wildfire, the second in the township, as extremely dry conditions continue.
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Wildfires still burning in NJ as dangerous conditions persist
A fire in a densely wooded area of Hopewell Township between Pennington Road (Route 31) and Reed Road between was spotted by ...
Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire 85% contained, but Morris County needs rain for smoke to clear
The Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire burned in the area of Notch Road and Green Pond Road in Rockaway Twp. on Sunday but was 85% ...
N.J. wildfire engulfs over 100 acres, sparks evacuation of multiple homes
A multi-acre wildfire burning in Morris County has charred more than 100 acres and has forced the evacuation of multiple ...
Homes evacuated in New Jersey because of wildfire
The blaze, dubbed the the Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, was burning in the area of ...
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Crews make progress battling wildfire near former ski resort in Rockaway Twp., NJ; now 50% contained
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WABC) -- New Jersey authorities continue to make progress in battling the flames of a multi-acre wildfire that broke out in Morris County. As of 8 p.m. on ...
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Incredible photos show New Jersey firefighters battling flames around home
Over the weekend, New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews battled a blaze that threatened homes, and photos show just how close ...