On the same day as the boy's charge, another wildfire broke out near Sycamore Drive, expanding to 375 acres, raising questions about a possible connection between the two fires.

Both wildfires were contained and extinguished without causing damage to homes or buildings, according to police.

In response to the increasing number of wildfires, New Jersey declared a drought warning on November 13, 2024, as water levels continued to drop across the state.

Authorities confirmed that the fire was intentionally set by the boy, although details on how it was ignited have not been disclosed.

Smoke from the New Jersey wildfires affected air quality in New York City, prompting officials to issue a health advisory on November 10, 2024.

New Jersey's water reservoirs are at critically low levels, with two major reservoirs at 51% and 45% capacity, raising concerns about drinking water availability and firefighting efforts.

A 14-year-old boy from Marlton, New Jersey, was arrested on November 7, 2024, and charged with second-degree aggravated arson for allegedly starting a fire that burned 52 acres in Evesham on October 30, 2024.

The second fire, known as the Bethany Run Wildfire, burned 375 acres and threatened over 100 structures, leading to evacuation orders that were lifted later that same day.

The Northeast has experienced high fire danger recently, with minimal rainfall leading to red flag warnings and multiple fires across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.

The investigation into the fires is ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact Evesham police.

New Jersey is currently under a mandatory fire restriction due to a drought warning, attributed to historically low precipitation.

Residents are encouraged to practice voluntary conservation measures, such as reducing shower times and running dishwashers only when full, although mandatory restrictions have not yet been enacted.