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
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 4 DAY
Buildup Index: 47
State of the WX: Scattered clouds
KBDI: 97
Temp: 88
Relative Humidity: 42 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 5
Spread: 34
Wind: WSW at 9 mph/G 22
Class day updated 04/15/26 at 1424 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
There is no current restrictions
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Thursday 04/16/26
NJ Fire Weather Discussion at 4:05 am
A period of fire weather conditions supportive of fire spread is forecast today, as very warm and dry conditions continue. MinRH values will drop into the 25-35% range for many locales across eastern PA, NJ and Delmarva. This will be accompanied by southwest winds around 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Due to lack of recent rainfall, there is some potential for fire spread. While these conditions do not meet Red Flag Warning criteria, a Special Weather Statement will be warranted for some areas.
This is of elevated concern for ongoing drought/abnormally dry conditions over much of the area, which will likely only get worse after this week. While there are a few instances of showers over the next couple of days, any rainfall totals will be minimal.
Today’s Fire Weather Highlights
Max temp- 91
Min RH- 31 %
AM wind- SW 3
PM wind- SW 6 G19
NOTE: A NWS SPS has been issued for an elevated risk for fire spread for bordering counties in Pennsylvania
12/05/25- Murphy administration issues statewide drought warning
02/06/26- NJDEP reminds everyone that this drought warning is still in effect. Even with the recent snows, there has been no change in drought status.
NJFFS FIRE TOWER/AIR BASE STAFFING
04/16/26
Division A, B & C fire towers are STAFFED today
Div A- Aeroflex Air Attack-STAFFED DELTA 7
Div B- Coyle Field Air Attack-STAFFED TANKER 62
Div C- Downstown Air Attack- STAFFED TANKER 61
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
April 16, 2026
04/16/26 Collier County. FL- Conditions improve as crews battle hot spots of 1,733-acre Picayune Strand brush fire
04/16/26 North Carolina- NC fire officials hand out citations for illegal burning amid statewide ban
04/16/26 Colorado- ‘Schwachheim Fire’ burns 1,000 acres
04/16/26 Massachusetts- Brush fires lead to highway closure, burning ban
04/16/26 Arizona- Brush fire near Tucson's Castle Rock contained after burning nearly 40 acres
04/16/26 South Carolina- Marion County wildfire size increase part of plan to remove wildfire fuel, agency says
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
04/16/26 Middlesex County, NJ- Firefighter falls through roof during a 2nd alarm structure fire in Edison on Wednesday morning
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
04/16/26 Section B10- Crews working on multiple spot fires stretching about 200 yards on the Garden State Parkway in Aberdeen Twp on Monday
04/16/26- NJFFS car 35 (Photo: John H Rieth)
04/16/26- The 900 acre ‘Degolia Wildfire’ near Atsion on the Atlantic/Burlington County line on 04/27/14
(Photo: Ed Carter Jr)
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Links of interest:
Wildfire Today Wildfire news & opinion
Random Ramblings Aerial wildland firefighting
New Jersey Forest Fire Service- New Jersey’s frontline heroes battling wildfires to save life and property
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
04/16/26 Gloucester County, NJ- Footage from the West Deptford brush fire on 04/11/26
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