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Jennings Creek Wildfire Update: 90% Contained in Passaic County

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photos courtesy of the City of Hackensack Fire Department

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West Milford NJ, as of 10 a.m. on Friday, November 15, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has achieved 90% containment of the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which has been burning across Passaic County, NJ, and Orange County, NY. The wildfire has impacted 2,283 acres in New Jersey, but thanks to the diligent efforts of firefighting crews, significant progress has been made in controlling its spread.

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Wildfires Continue to Challenge New Jersey as Firefighters Gain Control in Pompton Lakes

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photos courtesy of New Jersey Forest Fire Service

November 10th Update: A Two-Front Battle in Passaic County

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West Milford NJ, on Sunday evening, November 10, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved a major milestone by fully containing a 181-acre wildfire near Cannonball Road in Pompton Lakes, Passaic County. This containment was achieved despite the fire’s early threat to over 55 nearby structures. Thankfully, no evacuations were needed, and residents remained safe as firefighters acted swiftly to prevent the fire from reaching homes.

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Wildfire Update: Smoke from Rockaway Wildfire Drifts into Ridgewood, Fire Chief Advises Community

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photos courtesy of Ridgewood Fire Department and The New Jersey Forest Fire Service

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Rockaway NJ, if you’ve noticed a strong smell of smoke outdoors lately, you’re not alone. Ridgewood Fire Chief posted on Facebook that due to wildfires burning in Rockaway, West Milford, and surrounding areas, residents may detect a heavy smoke odor. He encouraged anyone with concerns to call 911.

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Ridgewood Fire Department Drought Advisory Putting a Damper on Halloween and Diwali Festivities

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Ridgewood NJ, as Halloween and Diwali approach, the Ridgewood Fire Department has issued important safety guidance for fire-related festivities due to the ongoing drought and dry conditions. For the safety of all residents and to reduce fire risks, the department strongly discourages any use of open flames outdoors, including sparklers and fireworks, in line with New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s recent statewide ban on charcoal grills, bonfires, and firepits.

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Wildfire Update: 192-Acre Industrial Fire in Livingston Township Reaches 90% Containment

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photos courtesy of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service

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Livingston NJ, as of 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 27th, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reports 90% containment of the 192-acre wildfire burning near Route 10 (Mt. Pleasant Ave) and Eisenhower Parkway in Livingston, Essex County. This update marks the final report on the incident unless significant new developments arise.

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Twp of Washington: New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a Stage 3 restriction on open burning

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Twp. of Washington NJ, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a Stage 3 restriction on open burning. This restriction states the following:

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Wildfire in Rockaway Township Now 70% Contained Amid Ongoing Drought

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file photo from New Jersey Forest Fire Service

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Rockaway Township NJ, Firefighters have made significant progress in containing the wildfire that erupted in Rockaway Township, New Jersey, over the weekend. The blaze, located near Farny State Park, is now 70% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Crews have been battling the fire since Saturday, and while it has spread across 77 acres, the number of threatened structures has been reduced from 30 to 13.

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New Jersey Forest Fire Service: Red Flag Warning in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the National Weather Service ,in Bergen County the combination of an anomalously dry airmass and gusty northwest winds around 25 mph will result in an enhanced risk of wildfire spread through early this evening. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent during this time frame.

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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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