New Jersey’s controlled burns in forests are under way
"When you have too much debris and competing undergrowth, it can actually make our forests less healthy," a state spokesman said.
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Where there's smoke, there may be fire as warm weather arrives
This is the time of year when the NJ Department of Environmental Protection conducts controlled or prescribed burns in an effort to eliminate excess fuels from the forest floor.
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Controlled Burns
With a goal of lessening the likelihood of massive forest fires in New Jersey, reintroduced legislation would set standards for state-run controlled burns, and allow private individuals to conduct such burns on their own property.
Forest Firefighter Struck, Killed
Authorities say a firefighter with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service was struck and killed during a controlled burn in Hunterdon County.