Weather warning for increased fire danger in 5 New Jersey counties through Sunday evening

A weather warning was issued Saturday at 7:25 PM by the National Weather Service due to increased fire danger until Sunday at 7 PM for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties.

“The increased risk of fire spread will continue on Sunday. Low relative humidity between 25 and 30 percent and dry fuels will promote the spread of any fires. Burning in the open air is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any inflammation. sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Please refer to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service website for information on fire restrictions,” the weather service said.

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