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
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 2 DAY
Buildup Index: 14
State of the WX: Scattered clouds/sun
KBDI: 10
Temp: 47
Relative Humidity: 36 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 8.5
Spread: 14
Wind: S at 5 mph
Class day updated 03/19/26 at 0700 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
No campfire restrictions are currently in effect
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
03/07/26- One of our NJFFS Section Firewarden’s, Quincy Jones C-4, needs help on his battle with cancer. Please help if you can and share this link.
Prescribed fire operations underway across New Jersey
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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 STAFFING
03/19/26
Div B fire towers are DOWN today
CURRENT NJ WILDFIRE ACTIVITY
03/19/26
***PRESCRIBED BURNING TODAY***
Section B9- Assunpink WMA, Upper Freehold Twp, Monmouth County
Section B10- Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan Twp, Monmouth County
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
March 19, 2026
03/19/26 Nebraska- Officials provide update on wildfires that are still causing widespread damage
03/19/26 Texas- Crews on scene of fire in Armstrong County Wednesday, "Bright Lights" Fire 250 acres; 40% contained
03/19/26 South Carolina- Over 900 acre brush fire contained in Cainhoy
03/19/26 Texas- Firefighters contain 150 acre brush fire in Bridge City
03/19/26 South Dakota- Incident Commander provides updates on Qury Fire
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
03/19/26 Somerset County, NJ- Dozens displaced by apartment complex fire in Branchburg early Wednesday morning
03/19/26- Chicago firefighter dies after suffering critical injuries while battling blaze on Far North Side
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
03/19/26 Section B10- Crews mopping up the woodline adjacent to Gaitway Farms horse barns at the ‘33 Wildfire’ off of RT 33 in Manalapan Twp on 03/14/25
03/19/26 Section B10- The 4.5 acre ‘33 Wildfire’ in Manalapan Twp on 03/14/26 (Photo: John H Rieth)
03/19/26 Section B9- Prescribed burning in Assunpink WMA, Upper Freehold Twp in 2023 (Photo: Wally Jamison)
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Links of interest:
Wildfire Today Wildfire news & opinion
Random Ramblings Aerial wildland firefighting
NJDEP | Ember Awareness - New Jersey Forest Fire Service
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
03/19/26 Ocean County, NJ- ‘Continental Wildfire’ in Beachwood/Berkeley Twp on 04/24/14
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