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NJDEP FOREST FIRE SERVICE URGES VIGILANCE DURING PEAK WILDFIRE SEASON

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Teaneck Forest Fire

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Ridgewood Nj, according to the NJDEP Forest Fire Service , as climate change leads to longer wildfire seasons, the NJDEP Forest Fire Service is providing more tools and resources than ever before to help the public understand and mitigate wildfire risk and have access to timely safety information on ongoing wildfires. Peak wildfire season typically runs from mid-March through mid-May.

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CONDITIONS REMAIN FAVORABLE FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD FOR WEDNESDAY

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file photo Teaneck Fire 

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Ridgewood NJ, is a Special Weather Statement the Nation Weather Service …CONDITIONS REMAIN FAVORABLE FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD FOR  WEDNESDAY… An elevated potential for fire spread is possible for  Wednesday due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Antecedent dry conditions along with relative humidity values below 30 percent are expected. Wind gusts upwards of 25 mph are also expected. Despite the recent green-up, these conditions may allow for elevated fire spread if ignition occurs.

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Wildfire On DuPont Site in Pompton Lakes Raise Concerns Over Toxic Air

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photos courtesy of the Borough of Pompton Lakes

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Pompton Lakes NJ, Pompton lakes Fire Department was  on scene at the DuPont Tract with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service making progress on the forest fire, the property in Pompton Lakes considered one of New Jersey’s most polluted.

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