Police arrested Joseph Kling, 19, for allegedly starting the New Jersey wildfire that has burned more than 15,000 acres and is about 50% contained. Authorities say a joint investigation revealed Kling lit a bonfire using wooden palettes and left before it was fully extinguished.

A 19-year-old man faces arson charges in the Ocean County blaze, which has burned 15,000 acres and is sending smoke into New York City.