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, May 21, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 1 DAY
Buildup Index: 25
State of the WX: Scattered clouds/sun
KBDI: 279
Temp: 62
Relative Humidity: 60 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 15
Spread: 8
Wind: NE at 8 mph/G 20
Class day updated 05/22/26 at 1435 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
05/22/26- NO restrictions are currently in effect
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
New US Drought Monitor map released 05/21/26
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
05/22/26
Division A,B & C 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
May 22, 2026
05/22/26 Ventura County, CA- Firefighters continue gaining upper hand on ‘Sandy Fire’
05/22/26 LA County, CA- Fast-moving ‘Alta Fire’ fire near Gorman threatens structures
05/22/26 Texas- ‘Stinky Fire’ in Texas Panhandle now 95% contained
05/22/26 Kansas- Wildfires in Meade County now 80% contained
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
05/22/26 Philadelphia, PA- Fire tears through Kensington warehouse Friday morning
05/22/26 Beaver County, PA- Fire burns through roof of Beaver County home; 3 firefighters hurt
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
May 15-20, 2026- 19 year anniversary of the 17,000 acre ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean/Burlington County, NJ
05/22/26 Section B4 - More photos from the ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean County 05/20/07
05/22/26 Section B4- Crews attacking a large spot fire on the north side of RT 72 during the ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean County on 05/15/07
05/22/26 Section B4- A sign of thanks on a local business on RT 72 days after the ‘Warren Grove Wildfire’ in Ocean County on 05/20/07
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
05/22/26 California wildfires: Sandy Fire, Bain Fire ravage thousands of acres in Ventura, Riverside counties
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