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
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 2 DAY
Buildup Index: 39
State of the WX: Broken clouds
KBDI: 176
Temp: 62
Relative Humidity: 65 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 11
Spread: 15
Wind: W at 6 mph
Class day updated 05/14/26 at 1330 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
There is no current restrictions
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
New US Drought Monitor map released 05/14/26
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
05/15/26
Division B fire towers are STAFFED 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
May 15, 2026
05/15/26 New Mexico- Four killed in medical aircraft crash near Capitan; causes wildfire
05/15/26- Georgia wildfires 90% contained, fire officials say
05/15/26 Utah- Lightning-caused Wild Horse Fire burns 1,500 acres in Millard County
05/14/26 B.C., Canada- Wildfire north of Chetwynd now ‘being held’ as crews continue containment work
05/14/26 Broward County, FL- Crews making progress containing massive Everglades wildfire
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
05/15/26 Ohio- 2 dead after plane crashes into home in Akron; no ground injuries reported
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
05/14/26 Section B10 - Crews contained a quarter acre wildfire behind homes on Eric Court in Sayreville on 05/13/26
05/14/26 Section B4- The ‘Spring Hill Wildfire’ near Coyle Field on 03/30/19
05/14/26 - Interactive NJFFS display at Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood, NJ
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
NJDEP- Montana DNRC wildland firefighters train with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service on aerial ignition
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
05/13/26- California highway officers turned red by air tanker flyover
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