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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, August 5, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 1 DAY
Buildup Index: 3
State of the WX: Overcast
KBDI: 364
Temp: 82
Relative Humidity: 84 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 17
Spread: 4
Wind: ESE at 5 mph
Class day updated 08/05/26 at 1408 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
There is no current restrictions in place
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
New US Drought Monitor map released 07/30/26
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
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
August 5, 2026
08/05/26 Washington- Arson charges filed as Washington wildfires force more than 65,000 evacuations
08/05/26 California- How satellites and AI cameras are detecting wildfires before they get out of control
08/05/26 Calaveras County, CA- Wednesday morning update on the ‘Gann Fire’; Doubles in size overnight
08/05/26 Utah- ‘Wide Mouth 2 Fire’ burns out of control; 0% contained
08/05/26 Idaho- ‘Tartar Fire’ burns over 100K acres near Weiser
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
08/05/26 Union County, NJ- RV goes up in flames in Hillside
08/05/26 Sussex County, NJ- NJ Forest Fire Service Huey "Delta 6" takes off from Newton National Night Out 2026
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
08/05/26- NJFFS celebrates Smokey’s 75th birthday at Liberty State Park, Jersey City on 08/10/19
08/05/26- NJFFS ‘Delta 2’ landing at the Atsion helispot during the ‘Degolia Wildfire’ in 2014
08/05/26 Section B10- Annual prescribed burning at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in mid 2000’s. From left in well DDW Samantha Monaco, driver DW Robert Miller and at right DW Bob Stewart.
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/New Jersey Forest Fire Service- Type 6 wildland engine
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
08/05/26- Airborne Firefighters Episode 6- The Wildfire That Decides His Future
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