Wildfires near Middlesex, New Jersey

Middlesex is a county in New Jersey, United States — mixed hardwood forest, pine barrens and the northern Appalachians. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Middlesex. Fires across New Jersey concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.

Fire danger—

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Conditions shown are for New Jersey.

Current fires in Middlesex

No significant fires are currently detected in Middlesex.

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Wildfire season in Middlesex

Fires across New Jersey, which Middlesex belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Middlesex fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Middlesex itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Middlesex is one of 21 counties in New Jersey. It lies about 37 mi NE of the centre of New Jersey. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 911).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Middlesex right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Middlesex. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Middlesex?

Fires across New Jersey, which Middlesex belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.

Where in New Jersey is Middlesex?

Middlesex lies about 37 mi NE of the centre of New Jersey.

What area does the Middlesex map cover?

It covers Middlesex inside New Jersey. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Middlesex fire map official?

No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 911.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS, augmented with official NIFC / WFIGS incidents where available. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, prescribed burns) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.

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