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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, August 19, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 2 DAY
Buildup Index: 19
State of the WX: Scattered clouds/sun
KBDI: 320
Temp: 88
Relative Humidity: 47 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 11
Spread: 12
Wind: W at 6 mph
Class day updated 08/19/26 at 1440 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
There is no current restrictions in place
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
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
Division B 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
August 20, 2026
08/20/26 Alaska- ‘Tok Wildfire’ forces evacuations as blaze claims 5,000 acres
08/20/26 Monterey County, CA- ‘Timber Fire’ update
08/20/26 Montana- Wildfire updates
08/20/26 Oregon- Central Oregon wildfires near containment as trio of fires continue to burn
08/20/26 Nevada- Governor Lombardo surveys wildfire damage from the air
08/20/26 San Diego County, CA- Crews get a handle on fast-moving Dehesa 7 fire
08/20/26- Arkansas launches real-time dashboard to track wildfires
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
08/20/26 Cumberland County, PA- Pennsylvania State Police helicopter violently collides with plane on Wednesday, killing one
08/20/26 New York City- Large fire engulfs Norwood apartment building in the Bronx early this morning
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
08/20/26 Section B9- Prescribed burning in Upper Freehold Twp in winter of 2022 (Photo: Wally Jamison)
08/20/26 Section B4- NJFFS crews working a large prescribed burn project at the Warren Grove Gunnery Range in winter of 2022
08/20/26 Section B10- Crews conducting a prescribed burn in the Runyon Watershed in Old Bridge Twp, Middlesex County on 03/09/23
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/New Jersey Forest Fire Service- Type 6 wildland engine
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
08/19/26 Airborne Firefighters Episode 8- Returning Home as the Battle Continues into the Night
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