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Smoke in the air? How to tell if it’s a budding wildfire, and what to do
Smoke in the air? How to tell if it’s a budding wildfire, and what to do
If you see a sizeable plume of smoke rising from the Pinelands, or another forested area in New Jersey, from this point through the end of March, it might well be a prescribed burn by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. And now, a quick visit to the agency on Facebook can tell you right away whether it's theirs, or it's trouble.
Controlled Burns Extended Due to Weather
Controlled Burns Extended Due to Weather
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is extending its controlled burning season due to this winter's severe weather. Controlled or "prescribed" burns generally take place between the end of November and the middle of March, but the extremely cold and wet conditions have prompted officials to extend this year's time frame until April 1...