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New Jersey Wildfire Sends Smoke to NYC, Triggering Air Quality Advisory

The Jones Road wildfire has burned over 13,250 acres and is 50% contained as smoke impacts air quality in New York City and surrounding areas.

Smoke fills the sky from a wildfire in Lacey Townships, New Jersey, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Jones Road wildfire in New Jersey has burned approximately 13,250 acres and is currently 50% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
  • Smoke from the wildfire has drifted northward into the New York City Metro area, prompting an Air Quality Health Advisory for Thursday, April 24.
  • The advisory, issued by New York State agencies, covers all five boroughs of NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland counties, with AQI levels forecast between 101 and 150, unhealthy for sensitive groups.
  • Officials recommend limiting strenuous outdoor activity, particularly for children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.
  • Shifting winds are expected to continue transporting smoke into the region, with residents advised to monitor air quality updates and reduce exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).