NEW JERSEY — All of New Jersey is under a Red Flag Warning on Friday for potential “explosive” fire growth fueled by the ongoing drought, forecasters and officials said.
State Forest Fire crews have responded to several other major wildfires this week as drought conditions worsen across the state. Friday’s gusty winds and very low humidity mean that any outdoor fires can spread quickly and become difficult to control, the National Weather Service said.
There will be a risk of rapid fire spread from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday with the greatest danger during the afternoon, according to the NWS office in Mount Holly.
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