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
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 3 DAY
Buildup Index: 32
State of the WX: Scattered clouds/sun
KBDI: 274
Temp: 94
Relative Humidity: 38 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 9
Spread: 29
Wind: WSW at 9 mph/G 20
Class day updated 05/20/26 at 1432 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
05/20/26- NO agricultural burning today in Div B & C areas
(Central and southern NJ)
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Thursday 05/21/26
Some rain totals from last night’s storms
Lacey Twp- 1.01”
Evesham- .76”
Tabernacle- .70”
Millstone (Monmouth)- .66”
South Brunswick- .60”
Sayreville- .48”
Readington- .46”
West Milford- .41”
Long Hill- .38”
Monroe (Middlesex)- .32”
Bridgewater- .32”
Frenchtown- .31”
Coyle Field- .31”
Toms River- .31”
Manalapan- .30”
Pemberton- .29”
Medford- .26”
Freehold- .24”
Southampton- .22”
Hopewell- .22”
Cheesequake- .21”
Hammonton- .20”
Stafford Twp- .20”
Andover- .20”
Vernon- .19”
Colts Neck- .19”
Millville- .19”
Malaga- .16”
Jackson Twp- .11”
Blairstown- .10”
Winslow- .09”
Manchester Twp- .05”
Brick Twp- .05”
Woodbine- .03”
Estell Manor- 0”
New US Drought Monitor map released 05/21/26
Current New Jersey drought information link
12/05/25- Murphy administration issues statewide drought warning
05/01/26- NJDEP reminds everyone that this drought warning is still in effect. Even with winter snow and recent rains, there has been no change in drought status. NJDEP news release
NJFFS FIRE TOWER STAFFING
05/21/26
Division B fire towers are DOWN today
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 21, 2026
05/21/26 Ventura County, CA- ‘Sandy Fire in Simi Valley reaches 2,115 acres, 22% containment
05/21/26 San Diego County, CA- Calmer fire behavior helps crews battle ‘Tusil Fire’ despite strong shifting winds
05/21/26 Riverside County, CA- Firefighters continue to battle two wildfires in Riverside County
05/21/26 Kansas- Lyon County crew escapes flames after close call on wildfire line
05/21/26 Texas- ‘Stinky Fire’ in Texas Panhandle now 75% contained
05/21/26 Collier County, FL- Picayune Strand fire stays at 650 acres; 85% contained
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
05/21/26 Hudson County, NJ- Brush fire near NJ Transit tracks in Secaucus on Wednesday
05/21/26 Los Angeles, CA- New video shows moments before LAFD fire truck crashed, overturned Wednesday night
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
May 15-20, 2026- 19 year anniversary of the 17,000 acre ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean/Burlington County, NJ
05/21/26 Section B4 - More photos from the ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean County 05/20/07
05/21/26 Section B4- Crews attacking a large spot fire on the north side of RT 72 during the ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean County on 05/15/07
05/21/26 Section B4- A sign of thanks on a local business on RT 72 days after the ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean County on 05/20/07
S130/S190 ONLINE TRAINING LINKS
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Don’t forget to visit our B10 Facebook page and the NJFFS Section B10 YouTube channel!
Links of interest:
Wildfire Today Wildfire news & opinion
Random Ramblings Aerial wildland firefighting
NJDEP- Montana DNRC wildland firefighters train with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service on aerial ignition
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
05/21/26 Texas- News footage from the Texas panhandle this week
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