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
Friday, May 8, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 4 DAY
Buildup Index: 31
State of the WX: Scattered clouds
KBDI: 154
Temp: 65
Relative Humidity: 34 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 6
Spread: 31
Wind: W at 10 mph/G 24
Class day updated 05/08/26 at 1428 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
There is no current restrictions
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Friday 05/08/26
Today’s NJ Fire Weather Highlights
Max temp- 69
Min RH- 29%
AM wind- NW 4
PM wind- W 9 G21
Division B Pack Test Date
Saturday, May 23 at the Div B office at 0830 hrs.
New US Drought Monitor map for NJ released 05/07/26
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
05/08/26
Division A & B fire towers are STAFFED today
Div A- Aeroflex Air Attack- NOT STAFFED DELTA 7
Div B- Coyle Field Air Attack- Finished for the season
Div C- Downstown Air Attack- Finished for the season
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
May 8, 2026
05/08/26 Oregon- Prescribed burn ignites 1,500 wildfire southeast of Bend
05/08/26 Arizona- ‘Hazen Fire’ reaches 78% containment
05/08/26 California- 700+ firefighters prepare for wildfire season in San Diego County training exercise
05/08/26 Lafayette County, FL- Heavy smoke, fog from 1,400 acre wildfire prompt school closures; roads reopen
05/08/26 Arizona- Crews battling fire that has burned 300 acres near Horseshoe Lake
05/08/26- Cal Fire showcases readiness for Northern California fire season
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
05/08/26 Bergen County, NJ- Fire tears through industrial building in Carlstadt Friday morning
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
05/08/26 Section B10 - Crews contained a quarter acre wildfire behind homes on Marlboro Road in Old Bridge Twp on 04/21/26
05/08/26 Section B10- Prescribed burning in Monmouth Battlefield State Park on 03/29/26
05/08/26 Section B10- Deputy District Warden Thomas Durdack works stubborn turfing conditions at a multi-acre wildfire in Monroe Twp on 08/16/25
S130/S190 ONLINE TRAINING LINKS
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Links of interest:
Wildfire Today Wildfire news & opinion
Random Ramblings Aerial wildland firefighting
NJDEP- New Jersey Forest Fire Service- Type 6 wildland engine
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
05/08/26 Gloucester County, NJ- New Jersey Forest Fire Service Tender 9 with dozer responding to a large fire in West Deptford back in April
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