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Prescribed Burning Today In Cape May

New Jersey Forest Fire Division announced they will be conducting prescribed burns in Cape May today.

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced that they will be conducting prescribed burns in Middle Township today, March 15.

The location was not specified, only listed as "nonprofit property." This schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.

Peak wildfire season in New Jersey begins in late March and continues through early May, depending on rainfall and weather.

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If in doubt about the source of smoke or fire, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337)

You can see the list of upcoming prescribed burns here.

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More information about prescribed burns is available here.

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