Suspect Arrested in NJ Wildfire

Joseph Kling, a 19-year-old suspect has been arrested on the suspicion of starting the wildfires in New Jersey that have torched nearly 15,000 acres and is still growing.

Officials say the cause was Kling setting fire to wooden pallets and failing to fully extinguish it.

There have been no injuries or deaths reported, but several buildings, businesses and vehicles have been destroyed.

Firefighters are still trying to contain the fire and air fleet is still dropping buckets of water from the skies. Rain is in the forecast this weekend and should help with total containment.

Kling is being charged with arson and aggravated arson.

By - FZ