A spate of wildfires has led to a statewide smoke advisory in New Jersey, with a notable 39-acre blaze threatening nearby suburbs and regional drought intensifying fire risks.
Three major fires have burned over 840 acres in southern New Jersey, prompting evacuations and road closures. The state's forest fire risk is deemed extreme amid severe drought conditions.
New Jersey has seen a dramatic increase in wildfires, reporting 306 since late October, compared to just 28 last year, as the region faces its driest October on record.
Red flag warnings for fire risk have been regularly issued from Massachusetts to Delaware amid ongoing drought, impacting fire safety and increasing awareness of fire hazards.
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