Fires can start from campfires, ashes dumped improperly, fireworks, powerline sparks, or sparks created by chains dragging from vehicles.

The fall wildfire season is off to an early start in New Jersey with the ignition of the Buckabear Wildfire last Wednesday. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a typical fall fire season runs from ...

There are increasing drought concerns in the Tri-State Area, and with the dry conditions comes an elevated fire risk. The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and ...

Rainfall overnight slowed the spread of the Buckabear wildfire in West Milford, but state crews say work continues Friday to shore up containment lines. Officials from New Jersey Forest Fire Service ...

Fire crews are waiting for more rain to help contain the Buckabear wildfire that has burned 200 acres in West Milford. The blaze is now 80% contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says no homes ...