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What does ‘John Wick’ have to do with the N.J. wildfires?

An arrest was made in one fire near Six Flags Great Adventure that authorities say began at gun range where a man was firing Dragon’s Breath shotgun shells.

A scene from the 350-acre Shotgun Fire that began Nov. 6 in Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in the area of Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township, Ocean County, near a gun range. Richard Shashaty, 37, of Brick Township, was  charged with arson and firearms violations after allegedly firing prohibited Dragon's Breath shotgun ammunition that officials say ignited the fire.
A scene from the 350-acre Shotgun Fire that began Nov. 6 in Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in the area of Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township, Ocean County, near a gun range. Richard Shashaty, 37, of Brick Township, was charged with arson and firearms violations after allegedly firing prohibited Dragon's Breath shotgun ammunition that officials say ignited the fire.Read moreNew Jersey Forest Fire Service