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, May 18, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 3 DAY
Buildup Index: 52
State of the WX: Clear sun
KBDI: 231
Temp: 92
Relative Humidity: 38 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 9
Spread: 29
Wind: SSW at 9 mph/G 18
Class day updated 05/18/26 at 1429 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
There is no current restrictions
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Tuesday 05/19/26
Today’s NJ Fire Weather Highlights
Max temp- 97
Min RH- 32%
AM wind- SW 6
PM wind- SW 9 G19
Heat Advisory Issued for Most of NJ
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Western Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Record setting high temperatures are quite possible through Wednesday, with maximum heat indices nearing 100 degrees during peak heating each afternoon. Given the intensity of this early season stretch of heat and humidity, we are not acclimated to it yet and therefore impacts could be greater if precautions are not taken. Showers and some thunderstorms arrive later Wednesday afternoon and evening which will break this early season heat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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
05/19/26
Division A, B & C fire towers are STAFFED 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 19, 2026
05/19/26 Ventura County, CA- Fire officials give update on ‘Sandy Fire’ Tuesday morning
05/19/26 Minnesota- UPDATE: Arrest after fire bomber airplane Is shot
05/19/26 Minnesota- Containment efforts continue for ‘Flanders Fire’ near Crosslake
05/19/26 Collier County, FL- Picayune Strand State Forest brush fire in Collier County grows to 650 acres
05/19/26 Georgia- Brantley County wildfire 90% contained as community looks toward recovery
05/19/26 Kansas- Wildfires burn over 115,000 acres in two counties
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
05/19/26 Pittsburgh, PA- Rescue operation underway after person reportedly electrocuted on scaffolding when gutter contacts power line
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
May 15-20, 2026- 19 year anniversary of the 17,000 acre ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean/Burlington County, NJ
05/19/26 Section B4 - Crews still patrolling on 05/20/07 days after the ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean County
05/19/26 Section B4- The Brighton at Barnegat clubhouse was damaged during the ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean County on 05/15/07
05/19/26 Section B4- A billboard on RT 72 days after the ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean County on 05/20/07
S130/S190 ONLINE TRAINING LINKS
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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- Montana DNRC wildland firefighters train with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service on aerial ignition
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
05/19/26 Ventura County, CA- Footage from the ‘Sandy Fire’ 05/18/26
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