NJ Forest Fire Service continues prescribed burning following "abnormally active fire year"
It's less than a month until spring fire season officially begins, and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is preparing for what may come.
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It's less than a month until spring fire season officially begins, and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is preparing for what may come.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said there were more major wildfires – meaning 100 acres or more – this year than at least in the last 20.
The Airpark Wildfire burned over 800 acres in Ocean County, New Jersey, and shut down roads near Miller Air Park.
A wildfire at the Wharton State Forest in Waterford Township, Camden County that grew to 1,700 acres is now 100% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Wednesday.
A wildfire at the Wharton State Forest in Waterford Township, Camden County has grown to 1,700 acres, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Monday. The blaze is 95% contained.
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The New Jersey Forest Fire Service lifted the restrictions in light of Monday's much-needed rainfall.
The cause of the fire in Jackson Township remains under investigation.
The cause of the fire in Jackson Township remains under investigation.
Nikki DeMentri reports.
A wildfire broke out near homes in Medford, New Jersey overnight.
Smoke from the Allen Road wildfire in Bass River State Forest is leading to air quality alerts for a 2nd straight day.
A fire in New Jersey's Bass River State Forest continues to grow Thursday, spreading to 5,000 acres. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is asking people to avoid the area.
Smoke from the wildfire burning in New Jersey's Bass River State Forest is spreading south and west today.
Nikki DeMentri reports.
A wildfire in the Bass River State Forest in New Jersey has been burning since Wednesday night and continues to grow, with more than 3,100 burned and only 15% contained as of Thursday afternoon.
Officials say dry conditions continue to help fuel the flames, creating a lot of smoke in the area.
Meteorologist Grant Gilmore shows a radar view of the Bass River State Forest fire and tracks the smoke.
The Allen Road fire in Bass River State Forest grew to over 3,100 acres Thursday, Ryan Hughes reports.
The flames come as dry conditions have parched the region during May.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling a wildfire off Route 542 and River Road in Washington Township.
Fire crews placed wildfire in Little Egg Harbor Township that burned portions of Bass River State Forest 100% under control, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service wrote in a tweet Sunday.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire first noticed around 10 a.m. Saturday has grown to 200 acres.
Brandon Goldner reports.
