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, April 19, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 1 DAY
Buildup Index: 56
State of the WX: Overcast/drizzle
KBDI: 173
Temp: 45
Relative Humidity: 88 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 21
Spread: 5
Wind: NNW at 7 mph/G 20
Class day updated 04/19/26 at 1430 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
There is no current restrictions
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Monday 04/20/26
FREEZE WARNING ISSUED FOR MOST OF NEW JERSEY
for tonight into Tuesday morning
***NJFFS ENGINE OPERATORS- Drain pumps as necessary***
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Monday 04/20/26
Some rainfall totals from yesterday morning
Vernon- .52”
Hackettstown- .24”
Andover- .18”
West Milford- .15”
Medford- .15”
Evesham- .14”
Jefferson- .12”
Stafford- .10”
Cheesequake- .09
Hopewell- .08”
Sayreville- .08”
Chester- .07”
Woodbine- .07”
Bridgewater- .07”
Freehold- .06”
Jackson- .05”
Lebanon- .05”
Lacey- .05”
Toms River- .05”
South Brunswick- .05”
Estell Manor- .04”
Hammonton- .04”
Coyle Field- .04”
Tabernacle- .04”
Malaga- .02”
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
04/20/26
Division A, B & C fire towers are STAFFED today
Div A- Aeroflex Air Attack- STAFFED DELTA 7
Div B- Coyle Field Air Attack-STAFFEDTANKER 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 20, 2026
04/20/26 Florida- Two separate brush fires in Gainesville are causing smoky conditions in the Bay Area
04/20/26 Clay County, FL- Large wildfires near Clay-Putnam County line burning miles apart, voluntary evacuations underway
04/20/26 San Bernardino County, CA- Multiple buildings destroyed by 35-acre wildfire
04/20/26 Kentucky- Alum fire in McCreary County grows to 1,100 acres, 72% contained
04/20/26 North Carolina- Hundreds of fires set in NC despite weeks-long burn ban
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
04/20/26 Hudson County, NJ- Crews battle large fire in Union City on Saturday, woman killed
04/20/26 Clinton County, PA- Fire engulfs Clinton County home, leaving 7 dead
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
04/20/26- NJFFS B45 assigned to Section B9, Monmouth/Ocean County, NJ
(Photo: John H Rieth)
04/20/26- Group photo after the annual District Wardens meeting at Coyle Field on 02/18/23
04/20/26 Section B5- Prescribed burn at Greenwood Forest WMA, Lacey Twp, Ocean County in winter of 2023
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Links of interest:
Wildfire Today Wildfire news & opinion
Random Ramblings Aerial wildland firefighting
NJDEP- New Jersey Forest Fire Service-
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
04/20/26- This Day in History: April 20, 1963 — “Black Saturday” | New Jersey Forest Fire Service
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