Regular precipitation more important than occasional downpours, and South Jersey more vulnerable amid 21 months of below-average readings

The Jones Road Wildfire intensified on Tuesday night, could be largest in 20 years

Dry, warm and windy weather over the weekend led to a spate of fires

NJ Wildfire SMART aims to pool information from different state agencies

Forest Fire Service officials said Jennings Creek fire is about 30% contained

The fire has been scaled back despite increased winds, dry conditions

Some fires in wooded areas are prohibited, charcoal fires are not allowed

State DEP asks residents to voluntarily conserve water

The fire, in Berkeley Township, is reported to be 50% contained

Last year New Jersey saw more wildfires than in a decade

Officials said the fire was 40% contained as of Monday afternoon

Camden Health Officer says it’s now safe for most people to walk around outdoors

Smoke from 5,000-acre wildfire has contributed to poor air quality across the state

Wildfire risk increases amid record temperatures, no rain in immediate forecast

More than 150 households had to evacuate Tuesday. All have been allowed back home

Task force says two-thirds of environmental groups in NJ support the framework

Worsening climate change has led to more severe forest fires, which are costly to put out

The plan involves cutting 2.4 million small trees