Officials Conduct Controlled Burns Friday In Little Egg Harbor

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ - Little Egg Harbor residents might smell smoke throughout Friday. Don't be alarmed.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service will conduct controlled burns throughout the day. Officials will put them in the area of Nugentown and Bridge Roads.

Little Egg Harbor police said residents should expect to see smoky conditions in this area.

Controlled burning is conducted during cooler months. It reduces fuel buildup and decreases the likelihood of more serious, hotter fires.

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