Trenton, New Jersey.Following significant overnight rainfall that decreased fire hazards throughout the region, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced on Thursday that statewide fire restrictions had been lifted.
With no limitations on campfires or prohibitions on agricultural burning, Central and Southern New Jersey now has low fire hazard ratings. However, authorities have advised locals to use fire with prudence and to stay alert.
Several areas have seen a substantial decline in the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), which gauges the dryness of the soil and plants. As of right now, Northern New Jersey’s rating is 450, while Southern New Jersey’s is 547. Although the decline indicates better circumstances for preventing wildfires, proper fire management is still necessary.
The Forest Fire Service stressed that campfires still need to adhere to state regulations, which include using constructed fire rings made of steel, stone, brick, or concrete with a gravel or masonry base, even with the relaxation of limitations.
Because fire threat conditions might change based on weather patterns and levels of dryness, officials urged residents of New Jersey to remain vigilant and adhere to local fire safety procedures.
Officials said that when state-wide fire restrictions are loosened, fire safety is still a top priority.
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