Forest Fire Burns at Ocean County-Burlington County Border

Two bulldozers were creating trenches to stop the flames from spreading and at least one air tanker was dropping water according to the NJFFC, which expects to hold the fine at 1,000 acres. “The fire is putting up residual smoke that is drifting north east. Anywhere from Manchester to Jackson to the western parts of Toms River and Lakewood may smell smoke outside in the neighborhood this evening”.

“The lack of wind and the high heat and humidity means the smoke is just going to stay in place”, he said. – Smoke from a forest fire near the border of Burlington and Ocean counties that has consumed hundreds of acres of the Pine Barrens can be smelled as far away as New York City, according to a report by NBC New York. It’s burning in Manchester Township, Ocean County.

New Jersey is abnormally dry for this time of year.

State climatologist at Rutgers Dave Robinson warns that more of New Jersey could be considered to be in a drought if conditions continue to be warm and dry.

Firefighters are working to contain a forest fire in South Jersey.

Authorities asked residents not to call 911 about an odor of smoke, unless they see flames. Check back with APP.com as more information becomes available.