NJFFS SECTION B10 Home Page

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

Monday, September 15, 2025

Section B10
Current Fire Danger

TODAY IS A CLASS 2 DAY

Buildup Index: 22
State of the WX: Scattered clouds
KBDI: 196
Temp: 79
Relative Humidity: 48 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 12
Spread: 15
Wind: ENE at 9 mph/G 17
Class day updated 09/15/25 at 1414 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 BURNING RESTRICTIONS

09/15/25
STAGE 1 Campfire Restrictions are in effect for Northern NJ
(Division A area)

Stage 1 Restriction

Fires directly on the ground will be prohibited unless in a prepared fire ring.
Fires on mineral soil, which will not endanger the forest, may be permitted at the discretion of the Forest Firewarden issuing the permit.
A prepared fire ring must be constructed of steel, stone, brick, or concrete with a gravel or masonry base.
(Div A areas)

No campfire restrictions are currently in effect in
Central and Southern New Jersey

-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS

Current nationwide smoke map

Eastern Area IARR Report- Eastern crews deployed out west-
Link to crew updates

NJFFS FIRE TOWER STAFFING

Tuesday 09/16/25

Division A fire towers are STAFFED today
Division B & C fire towers are DOWN today

CURRENT NJ WILDFIRE ACTIVITY

MAJOR WILDFIRE
’Buckabear Wildfire’
200 acres/90% contained

09/02/25 - SECTION A2 Passaic County, West Milford- ‘Buckabear Wildfire’, burning on a mountain ridge near the Clinton Reservoir and Buckabear Pond. At 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved 90% containment of an approximately 200-acre wildfire burning in West Milford Twp., Passaic County.

The fire was initially spotted by the Milton Fire Tower at 1:32 p.m. on Sept. 2.

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.

SIZE & CONTAINMENT- 200 acres, 90% contained

STRUCTURES THREATENED- 0 structure threatened, 0 structures evacuated

ROADS AFFECTED- Clinton Road is closed between Goldfinch Lane & Van Orden Road

AREA CLOSURES- The Clinton Reservoir Boat Launch is closed.

RESOURCES DEPLOYED- Forest Fire Service fire engines and ground crews.

FIRE CAUSE- Under investigation

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

Updated 09/07 @ 0730 hrs.

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.