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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
Friday, July 17, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 2 DAY
Buildup Index: 19
State of the WX: Hazy sun
KBDI: 473
Temp: 85
Relative Humidity: 40 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 10
Spread: 12
Wind: NW at 6
Class day updated 07/17/26 at 1410 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
07/17/26- Agricultural burning is suspended today statewide
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Friday 07/17/26
An isolated storm cell hit southern
Ocean/Burlington Counties last night
Surf City- 4.37”
Stafford #1- 3.95”
Stafford #3- 3.24”
Stafford #2- 1.91”
Cedar Bridge fire tower- .82”
Pemberton- .49”
Barnegat Light- .18”
Lacey- .07”
Medford- 0”
Jackson- 0”
Toms River- 0”
No other areas reporting any rainfall
New US Drought Monitor map released 07/16/26
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
July 17, 2026
07/17/26 Broward County, FL- 3,600-acre brush fire burning in West Broward Friday morning
07/17/26 Washington- Firefighters brace for busy weekend after hundreds of lightning strikes
07/17/26 Minnesota- Wildfires latest: More than 70,000 acres burned, evacuation zones expanding
07/17/26 Oregon- Lightning strikes ignite dozens of fires including the Pilot Fire SE of Prineville
07/17/26 Oregon- Wildfire explodes to 6,700+ acres as homes burn, governor declares emergency
07/17/26 Colorado- Wildfire updates
07/17/26 LA County, CA- 2-story home's roof collapses after Eagle Rock brush fire LA
07/17/26 San Diego County, CA- ‘Thorn Fire’ spreads to over 1,200 acres as crews work toward lifting evacuations
07/17/26 Canada- New evacuation orders for parts of northern Ontario as strong winds move wildfires Friday morning
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
07/17/26 Middlesex County, NJ- Chemical spill at a gym in North Brunswick sends several people to the hospital early Thursday morning
07/17/26 Connecticut- Propane truck rolls into Candlewood Lake during home delivery in New Fairfield
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
07/17/26 Section B10- Retired 4F29: 1966 Kaiser M35A 6x6 1200 gallon tank
07/16/26 Section A5- NJFFS engine B25 watching the line at the 77 acre ‘Microwave' Wildfire’ in Rockaway Twp, Morris County on 10/19/24
07/16/26 Section B2- The 11,368 acre ‘Spring Hill Wildfire’ in Burlington County on 03/30/19
S130/S190 ONLINE TRAINING LINKS
Once inside, go to the right side of the home page and click ‘On Demand Self Enroll Course's’ for S-130/S-190
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
New Jersey’s frontline heroes battling wildfire season to save life and property
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
07/17/26 LA County, CA- Footage from the 'Pointe Fire' in Santa Clarita on July 15th
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