New Jersey Fires

Daily Wildfire Report for New Jersey - July 11, 2026

Overview

New Jersey is currently experiencing a period of low fire risk. Recent weather patterns over the last 72 hours have brought cloudy skies, high humidity, and scattered precipitation, providing significant relief to the region's vegetation. According to the New Jersey Fire Danger Dashboard, the statewide fire danger rating is currently classified as Low. While the National Preparedness Level remains elevated due to significant fire activity in the western United States, local resources in New Jersey are operating under normal, stable conditions.

Current Situation

Fire Activity: Over the past 72 hours, wildland fire activity in New Jersey has been minimal. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service continues to actively monitor the wildland-urban interface and state forests from its network of 21 fire observation towers, ensuring early detection and rapid response should any new starts occur.

Key Fires:
There are currently no significant active wildfires threatening communities, requiring major suppression efforts, or prompting evacuations in New Jersey. When fires do occur in the state, they are typically fed by highly flammable coastal forest fuels—most notably pitch pine, scrub oak, and accumulated dry leaf litter found throughout the Pine Barrens region. Fortunately, these fuels have absorbed recent atmospheric moisture, drastically reducing their ignition potential at this time.

Prescribed Burns and Land Management:
With the current low fire danger, there are no active Stage 3 burn bans or campfire restrictions in effect for the state. While large-scale prescribed burning operations are generally paused during the summer months due to vegetative leaf-out, the Forest Fire Service and local fire bureaus continue to focus on land management activities. This includes maintaining established fuel breaks and planning for future hazard reduction projects. Additionally, as the state promotes the "Celebrate 250 Challenge," officials are encouraging safe, fire-aware outdoor recreation across New Jersey's state parks and forests.

Air Quality:
Air quality across New Jersey is currently good. There are no significant smoke impacts from local or regional wildfires affecting the state, and recent storm fronts have helped clear any stagnant air.

Weather and Wind Warnings

Current Weather: Conditions across New Jersey are currently cloudy and mild, with daytime temperatures hovering around 76°F (24°C) and high relative humidity levels near 80%.

Forecasted Weather:
There are currently no Red Flag Warnings or fire weather watches in effect for New Jersey. The forecast for the next 72 hours indicates a continued pattern of partly sunny to cloudy skies, moderate temperatures in the upper 70s to mid-80s, and periodic chances of light rain. Winds are expected to remain manageable, and these combined conditions will keep the fire danger low heading into the upcoming week.

Recommendations

Public Awareness:
Although the current fire danger is low, residents and visitors are reminded to practice standard wildfire prevention to protect the state's natural resources. This includes fully dousing campfires with water until cold, properly disposing of smoking materials, avoiding parking hot vehicles over dry grass, and ensuring that trailer chains do not drag on the road and create sparks.

Resource Allocation:
With minimal local fire activity, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is utilizing this period for equipment maintenance, interagency training, and supporting national firefighting efforts by deploying available resources to out-of-state incidents where requested.

Resources

For up-to-date emergency information, fire restrictions, and air quality updates, residents can visit:
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
New Jersey Forest Fire Service: nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/
New Jersey Fire Danger Dashboard: nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/firedanger-restrictions.html

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.