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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, 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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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Section B10
Current Fire Danger

TODAY IS A CLASS 3 DAY

Buildup Index: 128
KBDI: 748
Temp: 60
Relative Humidity: 56 %
Haines Index: 2
Fine Fuel: 9
Spread: 23
Wind: E at 4
Class day updated 11/20/24 at 1327 hrs

NJ FIRE WEATHER FORECAST

NJ FIRE DANGER INFORMATION HUB

NJ PRESCRIBED FIRE DASHBOARD

USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles

NJ FIRE DANGER CONSOLE- SOUTH

NJ FIRE DANGER CONSOLE- NORTH

NJ CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS

11/20/24
STAGE 3 Campfire Restrictions Are In Effect
For The Entire State

Stage 3 Restriction

All fires in wooded areas will be prohibited unless contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas, gas, or electricity.
No charcoal fires are allowed.

NO AGRICULTURAL BURNING ALLOWED TODAY

-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS

US Drought Monitor Map released 11/14/24

NJFFS FIRE TOWER STAFFING

Wednesday 11/20/24

Division A, B & C fire towers are STAFFED today

Current fire tower buildup indices:

Lebanon- 210
Apple Pie- 173
Cedar Bridge- 167
Medford- 160
Jamesburg- 127
Bass River- 109

CURRENT NJ WILDFIRE ACTIVITY

WILDFIRE
’Big Rusty Wildfire’
40 acres/100% contained

11/18/24- Section B1 ‘Big Rusty Wildfire’- Hainesport, Burlington County:
At 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the NJFFS achieved 100% containment of a 40-acre wildfire burning in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court in Hainesport, Burlington County.

20 residential structures were threatened by the fire, however no evacuations were required.

NJFFS crews will remain on scene for the next several days to continue to improve containment lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety. Smoke is expected to remain present until significant rain falls over the fire area.

This will be the final update for this incident unless significant developments occur.

SIZE & CONTAINMENT- 40 acres, 100% contained

STRUCTURES THREATENED- 0 structures threatened, 0 structures evacuated

ROADS AFFECTED- Bancroft Lane reopened, Cove Court reopened, Wharton Place reopened

RESOURCES DEPLOYED- The Forest Fire Service will continue to improve containment lines and monitor areas of concern.

FIRE CAUSE- Under Investigation

Updated 11/20 @ 1430

WILDFIRE
’Country Club Wildfire’
35 acres/100% contained

11/18/24 @ 1211 hrs- Section B9 ‘Country Club Wildfire’- Off of Clearstream Rd, Lakewood Twp, Ocean County-
At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the NJFFS achieved 100% containment of a 35-acre wildfire burning in the area of Pine Park and the Lakewood Country Club in Lakewood, Ocean County.

Early on in the firefight 6 structures were threatened, however no structures were evacuated.

This will be the final update for this incident unless significant developments occur.

SIZE & CONTAINMENT- 35 acres, 100% contained

ROADS AFFECTED- Clearstream Road reopened

STRUCTURES THREATENED- 0 structures threatened, 0 structures evacuated

RESOURCES DEPLOYED- The Forest Fire Service will continue to improve containment lines and address areas of concern.

FIRE CAUSE- Under Investigation

Updated 11/20 @ 1430

MAJOR WILDFIRE
‘Jennings Creek Wildfire’
2,283 acres burned in NJ/90% contained

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Forest Protection and Fire Management are in unified command on a wildfire burning in Passaic County, NJ and Orange County, NY.

At 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved 90% containment of the Jennings Creek Wildfire burning in Passaic County, NJ and Orange County, NY.

10 structures were threatened by the fire in New Jersey, including the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District. No structures were evacuated.

Forest Fire Service crews will remain on scene for the next several days to continue to improve containment lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety. Smoke is expected to remain present until significant rain falls over the fire area.

This will be the final update for this incident unless significant developments occur.

SIZE & CONTAINMENT- 2,283 acres burned in New Jersey, 90% contained in New Jersey

STRUCTURES THREATENED- 0 threatened in New Jersey, 0 structures evacuated in New Jersey

ROADS AFFECTED- East Shore Road and Beech Road will reopen tomorrow morning.

TRAILS AFFECTED- All trails in Long Pond Ironworks State Park and Tranquility Ridge remain closed. All trails in the Ringwood Manor section of Ringwood State Park remain closed.

RESOURCES DEPLOYED- The Forest Fire Service remains on scene with fire engines and ground crews

FIRE CAUSE- Under Investigation

This is the final update for this incident.

Updated: 11/15 @ 1530 hrs

‘TEA TIME HILL WILDFIRE’

100% Contained

Tabernacle Twp, Burlington County, NJ

A smoke condition stemming from the July 5th wildfire continues to impact the surrounding communities.

The smoke condition is being caused by the fire burning in the duff layer of soil, which is especially common with summer fires. Additionally, pine needles which have fallen in recent weeks has reignited surface fire in areas due to the burning in the duff layer.

The Tea Time Hill Wildfire remains 100% contained and is not a threat to any homes or other structures. Smoke is expected to remain present until significant rain falls over the fire area.

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.