NJFFS SECTION B10 Home Page

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

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Section B10
Current Fire Danger

TODAY IS A CLASS 4 DAY

Buildup Index: 28
‍ ‍State of the WX: Clear sun
‍ ‍KBDI: 76
‍ ‍Temp: 55
‍ ‍Relative Humidity: 28 %
‍ ‍Fine Fuel Moisture: 6.5
‍ ‍Spread: 36
‍ ‍Wind: WNW at 13 mph/G 26
Class day updated 04/07/26 at 1420 hrs

NJ FIRE WEATHER FORECAST

NJ FIRE DANGER INFORMATION HUB

NJ PRESCRIBED FIRE DASHBOARD

USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles

NJ FIRE DANGER CONSOLE- SOUTH

NJ FIRE DANGER CONSOLE- NORTH

NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS

No campfire restrictions are currently in effect

-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS

Tuesday 04/07/26

Today’s NJ Fire Weather Discussion at 10:06 am

Given the continued drying of fine fuels today along with northwest winds 15-20 mph with gusts 25-35 mph, an elevated risk for fire spread will exist today. After coordinating with state fire partners, a Special Weather Statement is in effect for this elevated risk for Marylands Eastern Shore and Delaware through early this evening.

Today’s Fire Weather Highlights
Max temp- 54 degrees
Min RH- 24%
AM Wind- W 10 G29
PM Wind- NW 16 G30

04/07/26- The NWS has issued a FREEZE WARNING for the lower half of New Jersey for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
<Engine operators drain pumps as necessary>

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures with lows between 25 and 30 degrees expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures with lows between 25 and 31 degrees and frost development possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware and central and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Managing Invasive Species with Prescribed Fire at Washington Crossing // NJ Forest Fire Service

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

04/07/26
Division A, B & C fire towers are STAFFED today

Div A- Aeroflex Air Attack- Not staffed

Div B- Miller Air Attack- Not staffed TANKER 62 starts 04/08

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.