"The potential is certainly there to have quite a busy fire season. But most of that we won't know until it's over, said Bill Donnelly, New Jersey's state forest fire warden."
"We're prepared every day. This time of year is our spring fire season, and we're definitely ready depending on what happens."
"The entire state is rated as at least abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, with much of the forested northwest corner of the state in moderate drought."
New Jersey is entering its peak wildfire season, which runs from mid-March to mid-May, characterized by dry and windy weather. The state is experiencing drought conditions, with much of the area rated as at least abnormally dry. The first major wildfire of the year, the 160-acre Sunoco Fire, has already occurred, threatening structures and leading to evacuations. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has responded to over 200 fires this year, indicating a busy fire season ahead as officials remain prepared for potential outbreaks.
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