Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey is conducting “backfire operations” west of Route 539 on Monday, which has resulted in a haze and odor in Bucks County and smoke blowing into Ocean County toward the shore.
A distinctive, smoky smell and an obvious haze could be seen over the skies of lower Bucks County late Monday afternoon.
“In response to an active wildland fire located within the confines of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst range, wildland crews are implementing burn-back strategies to ensure the fire remains in place and reduce the risk of spread,” said a separate statement from the base…