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09/08/2025

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09/05/2025

New Jersey Forest Fire Service remains on scene of a wildfire burning in the area of Clinton Road in West Milford Twp, Passaic County.

SIZE & CONTAINMENT
🔥 200 acres
🔥 60% contained

Containment percentage is expected to increase once crews assess the rain impact on fire activity and containment lines.

STRUCTURES THREATENED
✅ 0 structure threatened
✅ 0 structures evacuated

ROADS AFFECTED
⚠️ Clinton Road is closed between Goldfinch Lane & Van Orden Road

AREA CLOSURES
⚠️ The Clinton Reservoir Boat Launch is closed.

RESOURCES DEPLOYED
🚒 Forest Fire Service fire engines and ground crews.

FIRE CAUSE
🔥 Under investigation

NEXT UPDATE
⏰ Approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5

NO DRONES IN FIRE ZONES
Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones - If YOU fly, WE can't!” More info: https://www.facebook.com/NJForestFireService/posts/565381699026640

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Helpful Wildfire Terminology
🔥 Wildfire - An uncontrolled fire burning the different types of vegetation that cover the land. A wildfire is considered a “major wildfire” after it exceeds 100 acres in size.
🔥 Containment - When reporting on a wildfire a percentage of containment will be given, which will state how much of the fireline has been completed.
🔥 Backfire - A fire intentionally set along the interior edge of a fireline by Forest Fire Service staff to consume fuel in the path of a wildfire and/or to change the direction of force of a fire’s convection column.
🔥 Fireline - The part of a containment or control line that is scraped or dug to mineral soil.
🔥 Threatened - Critical infrastructure, roads, homes and commercial buildings that are in the vicinity of a wildfire.

09/05/2025

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09/04/2025

WILDFIRE UPDATE: Buckabear Wildfire - West Milford Twp., Passaic County

New Jersey Forest Fire Service remains on scene of a wildfire burning in the area of Clinton Road in West Milford Twp, Passaic County.

SIZE & CONTAINMENT
🔥 160 acres
🔥 50% contained

STRUCTURES THREATENED
✅ 0 structure threatened
✅ 0 structures evacuated

ROADS AFFECTED
⚠️ Clinton Road is closed between Goldfinch Lane & Van Orden Road

RESOURCES DEPLOYED
🚒 Forest Fire Service fire engines and ground crews.

FIRE CAUSE
🔥 Under investigation

NEXT UPDATE
⏰ Approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4

NO DRONES IN FIRE ZONES
Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones - If YOU fly, WE can't!” More info: https://www.facebook.com/NJForestFireService/posts/pfbid02XeCUXmgBdqXSqbZE3d3roqQb3EFkkFKRD9xkav4VYaHKWzL4Mym9HoVHMdPGUpvwl

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Helpful Wildfire Terminology
🔥 Wildfire - An uncontrolled fire burning the different types of vegetation that cover the land. A wildfire is considered a “major wildfire” after it exceeds 100 acres in size.
🔥 Containment - When reporting on a wildfire a percentage of containment will be given, which will state how much of the fireline has been completed.
🔥 Backfire - A fire intentionally set along the interior edge of a fireline by Forest Fire Service staff to consume fuel in the path of a wildfire and/or to change the direction of force of a fire’s convection column.
🔥 Fireline - The part of a containment or control line that is scraped or dug to mineral soil.
🔥 Threatened - Critical infrastructure, roads, homes and commercial buildings that are in the vicinity of a wildfire.

09/04/2025

WILDFIRE UPDATE: Buckabear Wildfire - West Milford Twp., Passaic County

New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews have made progress containing a wildfire burning in the area of Clinton Road in West Milford Twp, Passaic County.

SIZE & CONTAINMENT
🔥 160 acres
🔥 40% contained

STRUCTURES THREATENED
✅ 0 structure threatened
✅ 0 structures evacuated

ROADS AFFECTED
⚠️ Clinton Road is closed between Goldfinch Lane & Van Orden Road

RESOURCES DEPLOYED
🚒 Forest Fire Service fire engines and ground crews.

FIRE CAUSE
🔥 Under investigation

NEXT UPDATE
⏰ Approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4

NO DRONES IN FIRE ZONES
Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones - If YOU fly, WE can't!” More info: https://www.facebook.com/NJForestFireService/posts/pfbid02XeCUXmgBdqXSqbZE3d3roqQb3EFkkFKRD9xkav4VYaHKWzL4Mym9HoVHMdPGUpvwl

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Helpful Wildfire Terminology
🔥 Wildfire - An uncontrolled fire burning the different types of vegetation that cover the land. A wildfire is considered a “major wildfire” after it exceeds 100 acres in size.
🔥 Containment - When reporting on a wildfire a percentage of containment will be given, which will state how much of the fireline has been completed.
🔥 Backfire - A fire intentionally set along the interior edge of a fireline by Forest Fire Service staff to consume fuel in the path of a wildfire and/or to change the direction of force of a fire’s convection column.
🔥 Fireline - The part of a containment or control line that is scraped or dug to mineral soil.
🔥 Threatened - Critical infrastructure, roads, homes and commercial buildings that are in the vicinity of a wildfire.

09/03/2025

Old School Pub is coming together to support our incredible firefighters battling the current wildfire. 💪❤️
We’re collecting cases of water, Gatorade, snacks, and toiletries to help keep them hydrated, fueled, and cared for while they work around the clock. If your schedule is too busy to get out there, we have no problem lending a hand!

If you’d like to pitch in, drop off your donations at the pub — every little bit makes a big difference. Let’s show our local heroes some love!
📍551 Warwick Tpke

09/03/2025

WILDFIRE UPDATE: Buckabear Wildfire - West Milford Twp., Passaic County

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews remain on scene of a wildfire burning in the area of Clinton Road in West Milford Twp, Passaic County.

SIZE & CONTAINMENT
🔥 120 acres
🔥 30% contained

STRUCTURES THREATENED
✅ 0 structure threatened
✅ 0 structures evacuated

ROADS AFFECTED
⚠️ Clinton Road is closed between Goldfinch Lane & Van Orden Road

RESOURCES DEPLOYED
🚒 Forest Fire Service fire engines and ground crews.
🚁 A Forest Fire Service helicopter capable of dropping 325 gallons of water per bucket

FIRE CAUSE
🔥 Under investigation

NEXT UPDATE
⏰ Approximately 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3

NO DRONES IN FIRE ZONES
Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones - If YOU fly, WE can't!” More info: https://www.facebook.com/NJForestFireService/posts/pfbid02XeCUXmgBdqXSqbZE3d3roqQb3EFkkFKRD9xkav4VYaHKWzL4Mym9HoVHMdPGUpvwl

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Helpful Wildfire Terminology
🔥 Wildfire - An uncontrolled fire burning the different types of vegetation that cover the land. A wildfire is considered a “major wildfire” after it exceeds 100 acres in size.
🔥 Containment - When reporting on a wildfire a percentage of containment will be given, which will state how much of the fireline has been completed.
🔥 Backfire - A fire intentionally set along the interior edge of a fireline by Forest Fire Service staff to consume fuel in the path of a wildfire and/or to change the direction of force of a fire’s convection column.
🔥 Fireline - The part of a containment or control line that is scraped or dug to mineral soil.
🔥 Threatened - Critical infrastructure, roads, homes and commercial buildings that are in the vicinity of a wildfire.

08/30/2025