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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 2 DAY
Buildup Index: 34
State of the WX: Scattered clouds
KBDI: 237
Temp: 75
Relative Humidity: 39%
Fine Fuel Moisture: 11
Spread: 18
Wind: WNW at 8 mph/G 20
Class day updated 08/27/25 at 1415 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
No campfire restrictions are currently in effect
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Updated US Drought Monitor map released 08/21/25
Eastern Area IARR Report- Eastern crews deployed out west-
Link to crew updates
NJFFS FIRE TOWER STAFFING
Wednesday 08/27/25
Division A & 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
August 27, 2025
08/27/25 Napa County, CA- Crews making progress against the ‘Pickett Fire’
08/27/25 Oregon- We take you to the fire line as crews get the upper hand on the ‘Flat Fire’
08/27/25 Colorado- ‘Lee Fire’ fourth-largest wildfire in Colorado history
08/27/25 Canada- Wildfire risk elevated as parts of B.C. swelter
08/27/25- Maine faces highest number of August wildfires in the past 20 years
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
08/27/25 Mercer County, NJ- Man jumps from window to escape Trenton fire on Tuesday
08/27/25 Monmouth County, NJ- Video shows firefighters rescuing child from burning home in Asbury Park on Monday morning
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
08/27/25 Section B4- The 540 acre ‘Paramount Wildfire’ in Barnegat Twp on 03/20/10
08/27/25 Section B2- A shot of the Batsto Fire Tower while the 15,000 acre ‘Mullica River Wildfire’ burns in the background on 06/20/22
08/27/25 Section B9- The ‘L Field Wildfire’ in the Colliers Mills WMA in Jackson Twp on 07/09/20
(Photo: Wally Jamison)
Important links:
S130/S190 ONLINE TRAINING LINKS
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 | NJ Forest Fire Service- Fire towers
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
08/27/25 San Diego County, CA-CAL FIRE showcase aerial firefighting arsenal as wildfire season intensifies
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