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
Sunday, January 4, 2025
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 2 DAY
Buildup Index: 11
State of the WX: Scattered clouds
KBDI: 0
Temp: 36
Relative Humidity: 47 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 11
Spread: 13
Wind: NW at 7 mph/G 17
Class day updated 01/04/26 at 1410 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
No campfire restrictions are currently in effect
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Map released 01/02/26
12/05/25- Murphy administration issues statewide drought warning
(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
January 5, 2026
01/05/26 Texas- Firefighters responding to 674-acre wildfire in Sabine National Forest
01/05/26 Kentucky- Brindle Ridge fire crew contains Mount Vernon grass fire
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
01/05/26 New York City- 5 alarm fire rages at Bronx deli early Monday morning, at least 2 injured, FDNY says
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
01/05/26 Section B9- Prescribed burning in Colliers Mills WMA, Ocean County on 02/28/16
01/05/26 Section B3- Prescribed burning in Burlington County in March of 2016
01/05/26 Section B4 - Prescribed burning at the Warren Grove Range, Burlington County in winter of 2011
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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 | Prescribed burning in NJ
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
01/05/26 Section B10- Prescribed burn at Marlboro State Hospital on 02/20/12
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