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2025-04-24 20:06:26.450305 ET
### Daily Wildfire Report for Maryland - April 24, 2025
#### Overview
Maryland is currently experiencing the impacts of wildfires, but these are not originating within the state. Instead, smoke from significant wildfires in neighboring New Jersey is affecting air quality and visibility in various parts of Maryland.
#### Current Situation
- **Fire Activity:** The primary concern in Maryland is not from local wildfires but from the smoke and air quality impacts resulting from the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey. This fire has burned approximately 15,000 acres of Pinelands in Southern Ocean County[2].
- **Air Quality:** A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment for the Baltimore City metro and Annapolis region due to the smoke from the New Jersey wildfires. This alert indicates that air pollution concentrations may become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, people with asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases, and the elderly[2][3][4].
#### Key Details
- **Jones Road Wildfire:** This wildfire, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, started around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday and has prompted about 3,000 evacuations and multiple road closures in New Jersey. The fire is attributed to a 19-year-old who was burning pallets and has been charged with arson and aggravated arson[2].
- **Smoke Impact:** Residents in Maryland, particularly along the I-95 corridor, extending westward into the Piedmont and into Hagerstown, may notice diffuse smoke in the air. The smoke is expected to be most noticeable in the early afternoon due to daytime mixing that brings enhanced smoke concentrations from aloft towards the surface[2][3].
- **Air Quality Alert:** The Code Orange Air Quality Alert advises sensitive individuals to minimize strenuous outdoor activities to reduce the effects of air pollution. By Friday, continued south winds are expected to push any lingering smoke out of the region[2][3].
#### Recommendations
- **Public Awareness:** Residents are advised to be aware of the smoke and its potential health impacts. Sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.
- **Health Precautions:** Avoid strenuous activity or exercise outdoors, especially for those with respiratory issues or other health conditions that may be exacerbated by poor air quality.
#### Resources
For up-to-date emergency information and air quality updates, residents can visit:
- **Maryland Department of the Environment:** [www.mde.maryland.gov](https://www.mde.maryland.gov)
- **National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC):** [www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn)
- **Local News and Alerts:** Follow local news sources and sign up for emergency alerts to stay informed about the latest developments and any additional advisories.
Stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect your health during this period of poor air quality.
CITATIONS
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