The NJDEP WARNS of campfire and burning restrictions !
Due to the continued drought, starting at 8am today, September 30th, a Stage 2 Fire Restriction takes effect.
"All fires in wooded areas will be prohibited unless in an elevated prepared fireplace, elevated charcoal grill or stove using electricity or a liquid or gas fuel. An elevated prepared fireplace must be constructed of steel, stone, brick or concrete with its fire box elevated at least one foot above the ground surface and surrounded by at least a ten feet radius clearance to mineral soil."