Backyard fire pit ban goes in effect in areas of NJ amid stretch of dry weather
A backyard fire pit ban is now in effect in parts of New Jersey.
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Sep 28, 2019, 10:16 AM
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Updated 2,050 days ago
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A backyard fire pit ban is now in effect in parts of New Jersey.
The state's Forest Fire Service imposed a series of fire restrictions in Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties.
The fire service says the recent stretch of dry weather has created a dangerous fire risk.
The ban will become stricter on Monday.
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