Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J.​ wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.

Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J.​ wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.

The 19-year-old accused of starting Tuesday's New Jersey wildfire made his first appearance in court Thursday. CBS News New ...

Joseph Kling allegedly put several wooden pallets on fire during his visit to the Forked River Mountain Wilderness Area in ...

Joseph Kling, 19, faces arson charges for igniting the Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey, affecting thousands and destroying ...

Kling was accused of starting the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, which has burned around 15,000 acres.

Police arrested Joseph Kling, 19, for allegedly starting the New Jersey wildfire that has burned more than 15,000 acres and ...

Joseph Kling, 19, of Ocean Township, New Jersey, was arrested for allegedly starting the massive Jones Road wildfire by ...

Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, has been charged with arson after starting a bonfire that sparked a 15,000 acre wildfire that ...

Joseph Kling ignited a bonfire and then left the area without properly extinguishing it, which sparked the Ocean County, New ...

The Jones Road fire in New Jersey has scorched over 15,000 acres of land. Check back for the latest update on the wildfire ...