Handlers
Sussex, NJ · Undetermined
This fire is no longer active. It burned 0 acres in Sussex before dropping off the national incident feed.
0
Acres Burned
69
Days Burning
Sep 2, 2026
Discovered
2mo ago
Last Update
Public Lands Nearby
7 public land units within 75 miles
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaClosures in effect
ClosedRecreation Area / NJ
1.3 mi
NE
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Check firstWildlife Refuge / NJ
20.8 mi
E
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
GoWildlife Refuge / PA
23.1 mi
SW
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Check firstWildlife Refuge / NJ
37 mi
SE
Great Swamp Wilderness Area
Check firstWilderness / NJ
37.4 mi
SE
Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge
GoWildlife Refuge / NY
52.1 mi
NE
Gateway National Recreation AreaClosures in effect
ClosedRecreation Area / NY
66 mi
SE
Official Park Alerts
Closures and dangers published by the National Park Service
Park Closure / Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
Dingmans Falls site is closed for a bridge replacement project and trail rehabilitation. All traffic, including pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic, is prohibited on the road and trail during construction.
Official noticePark Closure / Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Old Mine Road between Jager Road and Route 206 will close to all traffic beginning on April 6, 2026. Contractors will work to rehabilitate a 3.5-mile stretch of road. The construction area will be closed to all traffic for the safety of par...
Official noticePark Closure / Gateway National Recreation Area
Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
The entire southern area of Dead Horse Bay, including Glass Bottle Beach, is closed to the public. Dead Horse Bay is located in Brooklyn, NYC.
Park Closure / Gateway National Recreation Area
Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
Due to extremely hazardous conditions Gateway National Recreation Area has restricted access to sections of Jacob Riis Park. Erosion has created unsafe conditions from Bays 1-5, and portions of the eastern beach are closed.
Official noticePark Closure / Gateway National Recreation Area
Spring Creek (Queens) Closed to the Public
Spring Creek is closed to the public at this time. The NPS is conducting field investigations as part of a Remedial Investigation at the site. Spring Creek is located in Queens, NYC.
Official noticeTimeline
69 days since discovery
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Data Sources
Fire data from NIFC Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services (WFIGS) via IRWIN. Satellite hotspots from NASA FIRMS VIIRS. Situation updates are either posted by the incident management team on InciWeb or read by us from WFIGS perimeter data, and each one says which. Air quality data from EPA AirNow. Public lands boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0.
IRWIN ID: ae999813-5db1-4cf9-ad2c-c0698919e97f
Important
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