Kevin Kahnis returns to Ocean Beach for vacation every summer with his family even though he now lives in San Diego. He was born and raised in Deer Park, and Fire Island is in his blood. “We go to the ...

TOMS RIVER — A Waretown man has been charged with aggravated arson in connection with the wildfire that has spread throughout southern Ocean County, authorities said. Joseph Kling, 19, was charged ...

The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County is 100% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Monday afternoon. As of 2 p.m., the service said the 15,300-acre fire burning in Ocean and Lacey ...

The Ocean City Fire Department has announced the immediate retirement of Fire Chief Richard Bowers. Chief Bowers' retirement, effective Friday, April 11, marks the end of a distinguished career that ...

The wildfire season in Los Angeles has barely begun, yet the hills of the Pacific Palisades are already ablaze, forcing thousands to flee their homes. With relentless Santa Ana winds driving flames ...

The Ocean City Fire Department conducted routine training exercises to prepare for water emergencies. The fireboat crew practiced responding to various scenarios, including boat crashes and distressed ...

WARETOWN ― One of the worst wildfires in southern Ocean County history has more than doubled in size, scorching 8,500 acres, forcing the evacuation of some 3,000 people, and threatening 1,320 homes ...

A bedroom fire in the Greenbriar section of Waretown was quickly contained with no injuries reported, according to fire officials. The Waretown Fire Department was initially dispatched for a report of ...

OCEAN CITY, MD - The Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) has announced the retirement of Fire Chief Richard Bowers and the appointment of their newest Chief. Chief Bowers joined the Ocean City Fire ...

Wildfires have left an indelible mark on Ocean County over the years, testing the strength and preparedness of its communities. The latest blaze, the Jones Road fire, joins a history of significant ...

An ocean water advisory is in place for miles of Los Angeles County coastline in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire. The advisory will remain in place until further notice from Las Flores State Beach ...