03/14/2026
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTIFICATION: Saturday, March 14
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service plans to conduct prescribed fire operations today, March 14, in the following counties: Burlington, Cape May, Monmouth & Ocean.
🔗 View the Forest Fire Service’s Prescribed Fire Notifications map to see active and upcoming prescribed fire activities: https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/wildfire/prescribed-fire-notifications/
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 FIRE
There are multiple benefits to prescribed fire, 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 prescribed fire program, the Forest Fire Service reduces risk to New Jersey residents, visitors and the environment.
Prescribed fire improves habitat for plants and animals, reduce the presence of damaging insects and ticks, and recycle nutrients into the soil. In addition, prescribed fire 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, the implementation of most prescribed fire take place between February and early April.
