Outdoor fires are banned until further notice due to drought, excessively dry conditions, and forecasted high winds. This is in accordance with NJ DEP and NJ Forrest Fire regulations.
Only propane or natural gas grills, propane or natural gas elevated outdoor fire pits / fire places may be used.
These restrictions will remain in effect until notified otherwise.
Use extreme caution during these excessively dry times. Only as a community we may remain safe.
I have attached a copy of the restrictions below.
TRENTON – Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette and the New Jersey DEP Forest Fire Service today strongly urged the public to heed Stage 3 fire restrictions that are in place as extremely dry conditions are expected to persist across New Jersey.
Mandatory statewide Stage 3 fire restrictions, put in place earlier this week, prohibit all fires unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed, and the use of kerosene or gas torches of any kind is prohibited while this level of restriction is in place. The fire ban is in place on all public lands and private properties in all municipalities throughout the state.
The next several days are of specific concern as wind gusts are forecast in excess of 20 mph with very low humidity. In response, the Forest Fire Service has contracted additional aerial resources capable of dropping 600 gallons of water at a time to stage in the event of a wildfire.
Stay safe
Brian Richardson
Fire Marshal
Florence Township Fire District No.1
Outdoor fires are banned until further notice due to drought, excessively dry conditions, and forecasted high winds. This is in accordance with NJ DEP and NJ Forrest Fire regulations.
Only propane or natural gas grills, propane or natural gas elevated outdoor fire pits / fire places may be used.
These restrictions will remain in effect until notified otherwise.
Use extreme caution during these excessively dry times. Only as a community we may remain safe.
I have attached a copy of the restrictions below.
TRENTON – Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette and the New Jersey DEP Forest Fire Service today strongly urged the public to heed Stage 3 fire restrictions that are in place as extremely dry conditions are expected to persist across New Jersey.
Mandatory statewide Stage 3 fire restrictions, put in place earlier this week, prohibit all fires unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed, and the use of kerosene or gas torches of any kind is prohibited while this level of restriction is in place. The fire ban is in place on all public lands and private properties in all municipalities throughout the state.
The next several days are of specific concern as wind gusts are forecast in excess of 20 mph with very low humidity. In response, the Forest Fire Service has contracted additional aerial resources capable of dropping 600 gallons of water at a time to stage in the event of a wildfire.
Stay safe
Brian Richardson
Fire Marshal
Florence Township Fire District No.1