NJ not in a position to see Australia-like wildfires, official saysNJ not in a position to see Australia-like wildfires, official saysThree factors contribute to wildfire, no matter where you are — weather; fuels, such as trees and brush; and human activity.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Club 35 nude bar in Sayreville on fireClub 35 nude bar in Sayreville on fireThick smoke from the fire on Route 35 could be seen for miles around.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
2 dead, dozens displaced by Bayonne apartment fire, reports say2 dead, dozens displaced by Bayonne apartment fire, reports sayThe fire appears to have started in a third-floor apartment of the building on Islandview Court in the southern end of Bayonne.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Fire destroys North Jersey police HQ on New Year’s DayFire destroys North Jersey police HQ on New Year’s DayA fire appears to have destroyed the headquarters of the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
2 trapped in elevator during small fire at Woodbridge mall2 trapped in elevator during small fire at Woodbridge mallA small fire prompted an evacuation of the mall Wednesday morning. Associated PressAssociated Press
Dog shot at NJ fire scene after biting, charging firefightersDog shot at NJ fire scene after biting, charging firefightersFive people were displaced by the fire and assisted by the Red Cross.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ woman's housemate charged with murder — but body still missingNJ woman's housemate charged with murder — but body still missingThe defendant has been in custody since his arrest on September 13 in Paterson, where he was found inside the victim's Jeep Cherokee with stolen items. Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Fire destroys 13 school buses in East OrangeFire destroys 13 school buses in East OrangeThe destroyed buses didn't affect the school routes on Tuesday morning. Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ man charged with stabbing father and other victim in arsonNJ man charged with stabbing father and other victim in arsonA 21-year-old Jamesburg man has been charged with killing his father and another person and leaving their bodies to burnSergio BichaoSergio Bichao
NJ forest fire risk remains low — but that could changeNJ forest fire risk remains low — but that could changeBut experts warn hard to detect, low level fires may burn for days then suddenly erupt David MatthauDavid Matthau