Fire restrictions had been in place for several weeks due to a lack of rain.

Fire restrictions lifted statewide following rainstorm, but officials urge caution

Police say it happened around 3 p.m. on Westminster Drive in Montville.

‘Near-tragedy was averted.’ Tree service crane topples onto Montville home

Monday morning will mark a third first day of school for the nearly 300 students of Hannah Caldwell Elementary in Union. Their new home - for the rest of the school year - will be inside the 1085 Morris Ave. building at Kean University.

'Different, but good.' Kean University hosts Union elementary students forced out by mold issue

A fire captain has face and back injuries and remains hospitalized in stable condition as of Sunday according to authorities.

Newark fire latest: Homes to be demolished after fire displaces dozens

As the backburn continues, New Jersey residents will still see and smell plenty of smoke. Health officials urge residents to be cautious while outdoors.

New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews patrolling wildfire sites as risk stays high

The smoke has significantly cleared from the skies over West Milford over the last 24 hours. There are a few spots of smoldering still visible in some remote areas of Sterling Forest.

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