Above-average rain is keeping New Jersey’s wildfire season calm, but don’t get complacent, officials say

With lower-than-normal rainfall, forest firefighting crews have responded to far more blazes. One saw flames shooting above 50-foot trees.

New Jersey has been facing an unseasonably high number of wildfires. Delaware officials also warn residents of wildfire risks.

Current forecasts predict the next several days to be pretty dry, which won’t do anything to quell current fire hazards.