Central New Jersey Drought Worsens, Increasing Risk of Wildfires

By Douglas McIntyre  •  May 9, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the worsening drought in central New Jersey, which has contributed to significant wildfires recently. With the dry conditions, strong winds, and lingering causes of fire risk, the state faces an ongoing threat of wildfire recurrence.

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