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
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 1 DAY
Buildup Index: 9
State of the WX: Scattered clouds/sun
KBDI: 166
Temp: 76
Relative Humidity: 38 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 11
Spread: 16
Wind: NNW at 10 mph/G 23
Class day updated 05/28/26 at 1445 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
NO restrictions are currently in effect
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
New US Drought Monitor map released 05/28/26
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
05/29/26
Division A,B & C 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 29, 2026
05/29/26 Idaho- Crews battle 1,300-acre wildfire in Sawtooth National Forest
05/29/26 Canada- B.C. expected to see worst of an intense Canadian wildfire season
05/29/26 Utah- Human caused wildfire north of Birdseye burns 66 acres in Utah County
05/29/26 Louisiana- Dry conditions prompt burn bans, firefighters keep eye on smoldered 1500 acre fire
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
05/29/26 Texas- 3 killed in apartment building explosion in Dallas
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
05/29/26 Section B10- Yesterday NJFFS crews and local fire companies contained a hard-to-reach 2+ acre marsh fire inside Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge Twp
05/28/26 Section B9- The 204 acre ‘L Field Wildfire’ in Colliers Mills WMA, Jackson Twp, Ocean County on 07/09/20 (Photo: Wally Jamison)
05/28/26 - NJFFS observation helicopter ‘Delta 2’ inside the hangar at Coyle Field
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
New Jersey’s frontline heroes battling wildfire season to save life and property
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
05/29/26 Canada- Take a look inside a Yukon air tanker
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