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.
Quick jump to B10 Weather Resources Page Quick jump to B10 Photos/Video Page
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s primary response area is 3.72 million acres, comprising 77% of the state’s land area
Monday, May 11, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 1 DAY
Buildup Index: 32
State of the WX: Overcast
KBDI: 176
Temp: 58
Relative Humidity: 57 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 10
Spread: 10
Wind: NNW at 2 mph
Class day updated 05/11/26 at 1435 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
There is no current restrictions
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
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
05/12/26
Division B fire towers are STAFFED 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 12, 2026
05/12/26 Florida- West Broward wildfire burns 11,000 acres, crews gain control near homes
05/12/26 Arizona- Fast-moving ‘Jones Fire’ burning near Wickenburg
05/12/26 Canada- Wildfire evacuation orders issued for residents in north-central Alberta
05/12/26 Michigan- Wildfire burns nearly 200 acres
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
05/12/26 Massachusetts- Dozens displaced in 7-alarm condo complex fire
05/12/26- Plug-in air fresheners can spark house fires, first responders warn
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
05/12/26 Section B10 - Crews working on a quarter acre wildfire along RT 18 in Marlboro Twp on 03/25/26
05/12/26 Section B4- The ‘Spring Hill Wildfire’ near Coyle Field on 03/30/19
05/11/26 Section B10- Smokey makes a visit to South River Day and fire department open house on 10/12/25
S130/S190 ONLINE TRAINING LINKS
Once inside, go to the right side of the home page and click ‘On Demand Self Enroll Course's’ for S-130/S-190
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
05/10/26 Gloucester County, NJ- Aerial news footage of wildfire burning in West Deptford on 04/11/26, thick smoke pours into sky as crews respond
www.sectionb10.org
millions of visitors since 2004