Wildfire in New Jersey State Park Burns 2,300 Acres
As of March 13, the state forest fire service had already responded since early January to 381 wildfires that burned a total of 1,242 acres, according to data from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. That was a 266 percent increase over the same period in 2024.
The spring wildfire season peaks in New Jersey between mid-March and mid-May. Residents can visit the NJ Fire Danger Dashboard to view updated information about their area's wildfire risk.
New Jersey fire officials say the state is entering a difficult time as peak wildfire season starts this month amid a number of stark climate-related challenges. The Garden State has already ...
The forest fire service has battled 381 blazes this year, with three major fires each burning more than 100 acres.
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