Fire danger ‘very high' in parts of NJ, CT: What to know

Low humidity and a staggering lack of precipitation have led to an elevated risk of fire across the tri-state area. Low relative humidity – a measure of atmospheric moisture -- increases fire danger. When humidity is low, the lack of moisture in the atmosphere draws moisture out of vegetation and increases fire danger.

The more dry brush available on the ground, the greater the fire danger. Relative humidity plays a role in drying out brush, but an even greater influence is derived from rainfall – or the lack thereof, in our case. With this in mind, do your part to minimize the fire risk.



Refrain from starting campfires, burning trash or leaves, or discarding cigarette butts outside. We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here.

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