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Friday, April 25, 2025

Section B10
Current Fire Danger

TODAY IS A CLASS 4 DAY

Buildup Index: 42
KBDI: 61
Temp: 80
Relative Humidity: 34 %
Fine Fuel: 4.5
Spread: 34
Wind: S at 9 mph/G20
Class day updated 04/25/25 at 1436 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

No campfire restrictions are currently in effect

-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS

Friday 04/25/25
NWS SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT 4:09 AM
INCREASED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY FOR MOST OF NJ

Increased Risk of Rapid Fire Spread This Afternoon...

There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will be around 25 to 35 percent combined with southerly winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts near 20 mph. High temperatures will be in the mid 70s to near 80 degrees. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts.

This Evening’s NJ Fire Weather Discussion 4:06 pm

Similar conditions are expected today compared to Thursday. The lowest relative humidity values are expected across eastern Pennsylvania and inland portions of New Jersey. In these areas, minimum relative humidity values will be near 25-35%. Relative humidity for Delaware, Maryland, as well as coastal portions of New Jersey will likely see values in the 35-45% or greater range. Based on coordination with our forest fire partners, a Special Weather Statement is in effect through 7 PM for portions of New Jersey and Pennsylvania for the increased danger of fire spread.

Showers will impact the area tonight through Saturday evening. Overall, between 1/4 and 1/2 inch of rain will fall across most of the area, though up to an inch of rain is possible in the southern Poconos and far northwest New Jersey, and 1/10 inch or so is possible in Delmarva.

On Sunday, northwest winds will increase to 15 to 20 mph with 30 to 35 mph gusts possible. In addition, RH values will drop below 40% south of the PA Turnpike and 195 in NJ. We can`t rule out 30 to 35%.

Today’s Fire Weather Highlights
Cloud Cover- P Cloudy
Max Temp- 80
Min RH- 30%
AM Wind- SW 4
PM Wind- S 9 G18

UPDATED US Drought Monitor Map released Thursday 04/24/25

NJFFS FIRE TOWER/AIR BASE STAFFING

Friday 04/25/25

Division A, B & C fire towers are STAFFED today

DIV A- Aeroflex Air Attack- STAFFED DELTA 5
DIV B- Miller Air Attack- STAFFED TANKER 81
DIV C- Downstown Air Attack- STAFFED TANKER 61

CURRENT NJ WILDFIRE ACTIVITY

MAJOR WILDFIRE
15,300 acres/60% contained

04/22/25 @ 1010 hrs- Section B5 ‘Jones Road Wildfire’- Ocean Twp/Barnegat Twp line, Ocean County
Air Tanker 81, Air Tanker 61, Delta 5 Huey helicopter and an observation helicopter worked the fire initially. ICP is set up at Wells Mill Park.

The NJFFS continues to make progress containing a wildfire burning in Ocean & Lacey townships, Ocean County.

SIZE & CONTAINMENT- 15,300 acres, 60% contained

STRUCTURES THREATENED- 4 structures threatened, Evacuations are 100% lifted for the approximately 5,000 residents evacuated on April 22 in Lacey and Ocean townships.

PROPERTY DAMAGE- 1 commercial building destroyed, Multiple outbuildings and vehicles destroyed. A complete damage assessment is underway.

ROADS AFFECTED- Rt. 532 (Wells Mills Road) has reopened, Garden State Parkway has reopened. Unimproved roadways within the fire perimeter remain closed.

RESOURCES DEPLOYED- Forest Fire Service fire engines, bulldozers, helicopters and ground crews

FIRE CAUSE- A Waretown man has been charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with Jones Road Wildfire. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/NJForestFireService/posts/1020799913484814

Updated 04/25 @ 1100 hrs

04/25/25- ‘Jones Road Wildfire’ 4 PM News Conference on 04/24

MAJOR WILDFIRE
1,327 acres/80% contained

04/18/25 @ 1300 hrs- Section C4, ‘Danny’s Wildfire’, Peaslee WMA, Vineland City, Cumberland County- Union Road south of Mays Landing Road.
NJFFS crews remain on scene of a wildfire burning at the Peaslee Wildlife Management Area in Vineland, Cumberland County.

SIZE & CONTAINMENT- 1,327 acres, 80% contained

STRUCTURES THREATENED- 0 structures threatened, 0 structures evacuated

ROADS AFFECTED- Cow Turd Road is closed. All other roads have been reopened

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

FIRE CAUSE- Under investigation

Updated 04/21 @ 0600 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.