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
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
No campfire restrictions are currently in effect
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Wednesday 04/08/26
Today’s NJ Fire Weather Highlights
Max Temp- 49 degrees
Min RH- 26%
AM Wind- NE 7
PM Wind- E 5
04/08/26- Section B10 regrets to announce the passing of
Rose Mary Miller
mother of District Warden Robert Miller
A viewing will be held at the Waitt Funeral Home, 501 Highway 79, Morganville, NJ 07751 on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday, April 11, 2026, beginning 11:00am. Services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Green Grove Cemetery located in Keyport.
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
04/08/26
Division A, B & C fire towers are STAFFED today
Div A- Aeroflex Air Attack- Not staffed
Div B- Miller Air Attack- STAFFED TANKER 62
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.
WILDFIRE NEWS
April 8, 2026
04/08/26 Montana- Evacuation warnings in place due to wildfire near Montana City
04/08/26- Trump administration to move U.S. Forest Service HQ and shutter research facilities in 31 states
04/08/26 Florida- Officials warn of high wildfire risk in peak season as drought persists
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
04/08/26 Burlington County, NJ- Fire in Easthampton kills nearly a dozen dogs, destroys house
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
04/08/26 Section B10- Crews working a prescribed burn project in Freehold Twp on 03/29/26
04/08/26 Section B10- Monmouth Battlefield State Park prescribed burn in Manalapan Twp on 03/28/26
04/08/26 Section B10- A quarter acre wildfire was contained on RT 18 near Tennent Rd on 03/25/26
S130/S190 ONLINE TRAINING LINKS
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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 Forest Fire Service- New Jersey’s frontline heroes battling wildfires to save life and property
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
04/08/26 NJDEP Wildfire Season Media Briefing - April 7, 2026
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