TheN.J. Forest Fire Service has begun controlled burns to reduce undergrowth and other forest floor materials that have the potential to fuel wildfires, thestate Department of Environmental Protection announced in a recent press release. Forest Fire Service personnel follow a plan to control impacts during the burns, but nearby residents and visitors to the area should expect to see large plumes of smoke, and may be temporarily affected by such.
Motorists are reminded to use caution when approaching areas where prescribed burns are taking place by observing…
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