Smoke Advisory Issued for New Jersey Amid Wildfires

New Jersey residents can expect smoke conditions to last for several days stemming from large wildfires burning throughout the state, according to the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management.

Large wildfires are burning in the following areas at varying stages of containment:
🔥 Downe Township, Cumberland County – Halloween Wildfire
🔥 Evesham Township, Burlington County and Voorhees Township, Camden County – Bethany Run Wildfire
🔥 Glassboro, Gloucester County – Pheasant Run Wildfire
🔥 Jackson Township, Ocean County – Shotgun Wildfire
🔥 Livingston Township, Essex County – Industrial Parkway Wildfire
🔥 Rockaway Township, Morris County – Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire
🔥 Rockaway Township, Morris County – Microwave Wildfire
🔥 Waterford Township, Camden County – Hayes Mill Wildfire
🔥 Woodland Township, Burlington County – Tea Time Hill Wildfire

The smoke conditions are due to the extremely dry conditions that have allowed the fires to burn down into the duff layer of soil.

Smoke conditions may worsen during overnight hours when higher humidity causes smoke to lay low to the ground.

Smoke is expected to remain until significant rain falls over the fire areas. New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews continue to improve containment lines and mop up hotspots along the fire perimeters. They are also patrolling, monitoring and extinguishing hotspots in the fire areas.

It is recommended that residents with respiratory conditions keep all windows and doors closed and limit outdoor activity.

New Jersey is under a statewide fire ban until further notice. All outdoor fires of any kind are strictly prohibited during this time.

Attached to this alert is a link to the New Jersey Forest Service for your convenience. If you see heavy smoke or flames, call 9-1-1 immediately.

As always, if ever in doubt about the source of smoke or fire, call 1-877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337) or go to https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/

NEW JERSEY FOREST FIRE SERVICE