Wildland fire suppression for the State of New Jersey covering Middlesex and Monmouth Counties in Central New Jersey
B10’s primary response areas include: East Brunswick Twp, Englishtown, Freehold Borough, Freehold Twp, Helmetta, Holmdel Twp, Jamesburg, Manalapan Twp, Marlboro Twp, Monroe Twp, Old Bridge Twp, Sayreville, South Brunswick Twp, South River, Spotswood and surrounding towns as requested.
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The New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s primary response area is 3.72 million acres, comprising 77% of the state’s land area
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 2 DAY
Buildup Index: 36
State of the WX: Scattered clouds
KBDI: 51
Temp: 66
Relative Humidity: 65 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 11
Spread: 20
Wind: E at 10 mph/G 28
Class day updated 04/04/26 at 1555 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
No campfire restrictions are currently in effect
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Managing Invasive Species with Prescribed Fire at Washington Crossing // NJ Forest Fire Service
12/05/25- Murphy administration issues statewide drought warning
02/06/26- NJDEP reminds everyone that this drought warning is still in effect. Even with the recent snows, there has been no change in drought status.
NJFFS FIRE TOWER/AIR BASE STAFFING
04/04/26
Division A, B & C fire towers are STAFFED today
Div A- Aeroflex Air Attack- Not staffed
Div B- Miller Air Attack- Not staffed
Div C- Downstown Air Attack- Not staffed
CURRENT NJ WILDFIRE ACTIVITY
There is no current sizable activity
Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones - If YOU fly, WE can't!”
If in doubt about the source of smoke or fire, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337)
Remember, No Drones in Fire Zones -
If YOU fly, WE can't!
There are serious consequences to flying an unauthorized drone near a wildfire.
During a wildfire, our aircraft fly low to the ground, often at the same altitude that a drone would fly. If a drone is detected flying over or near a wildfire, all Forest Fire Service air support will be grounded - hampering suppression and observation efforts.
Please do your part, and prevent interfering with wildfire suppression by
staying grounded.
WILDFIRE NEWS
April 4, 2026
04/04/26 Riverside County, CA- Large brush fire threatens homes in Moreno Valley
04/04/26 Florida- Wildfire sparked in Baker Co. spreads into South Georgia, covering nearly 4K acres
04/04/26 Colorado- Wildfire forecasters look to airborne fleet for help
04/04/26 Texas- Winnie airport trains SEAT air tankers as wildfire season ramps up
04/04/26 LA County, CA- ‘Crown Fire’ burns nearly 300 acres in Acton
04/04/26 Collier County, FL- 150-acre brush fire prompts evacuations at Bear Island in Big Cypress National Preserve
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
04/04/26 Passaic County, NJ- 5 alarm fire in Paterson early Saturday morning
04/04/26 Middlesex County, NJ- 3 alarm fire for multiple houses burning in Seaside Heights early Saturday morning
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RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
04/04/26 Section B10- Crews working the 1 acre ‘Elks Wildfire’ behind the Elks Lodge in East Brunswick on 03/29/26
04/04/26 Section B10- Monmouth Battlefield State Park prescribed burn in Manalapan Twp on 03/28/26
04/04/26 Section B5- Today April 4th marks the anniversary of the 19,225 acre Greenwood Wildfire in Ocean County, NJ on April 4, 1995. This photo was shot by District Warden Kevin Curry as fire was jumping RT 539 in the Lacey/Manchester area.
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Links of interest:
Wildfire Today Wildfire news & opinion
Random Ramblings Aerial wildland firefighting
NJDEP | Single Engine Airtankers - New Jersey Forest Fire Service
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
04/04/26 Riverside County, CA- Footage from the ‘Springs Fire’ on 04/03/26
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