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Attention Resudents: The smoke in the area is due to a Prescribed Burn being conducted by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. See notification below.

PRESCRIBED BURN NOTIFICATION: March 22, 2024 
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is conducting prescribed burning operations throughout northern, central and southern New Jersey today. 

To view specific areas where active and upcoming prescribed burns are taking place view the Prescribed Fire Notifications Map on our website: https://www.njparksandforests.org/fire/infotools/rxb.html 

🔴 = ACTIVE: a prescribed burn will be implemented today
🟡 = SCHEDULED: a prescribed burn is expected within the next 5 days

This schedule is weather dependent and subject to change. If in doubt about the source of smoke or fire, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337). 

ABOUT PRESCRIBED BURNING: 
There are multiple benefits to prescribed burning, which is a safe, effective and efficient means of managing the buildup of forest fuels that may contribute to the start and spread of a wildfire. By actively eliminating sources of fuel that exacerbate forest fire risks through a controlled and prescribed burning program, the Forest Fire Service reduces risk to New Jersey residents, visitors and the environment.

Prescribed burns improve habitat for plants and animals, reduce the presence of damaging insects and ticks, and recycle nutrients into the soil. In addition, prescribed burning is an important part of the state’s carbon defense strategy. Allowing experts to choose the intensity, timing and interval of fire across the landscape may help prevent a larger uncontrolled wildfire, which would contribute to significant carbon loss. Typically, most prescribed burns take place between February and early April.

🔗 Learn more about prescribed burning in New Jersey: https://nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2024/24_0005.htm