Before tonight's rain sets in, New Jersey Forest Fire Service staffers seize the opportunity to clear away flammable dead underbrush with controlled burns in Ocean and Stafford Townships in southern Ocean County.
Following up on our post yesterday about "Prescribed Burn" season in New Jersey, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service just issued a number of alerts for controlled burns that are taking place today.
The sight of heavy smoke rising from the Pine Barrens always makes us here in Ocean County look twice, but this time of year it's not always a bad thing.
Over the last few days, you may have noticed smoke as you've driven up or down the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County. Thankfully, it's nothing to worry about.