EnvironmentMaplewoodMillburnPolice and FireSouth Orange New Jersey Bans Outdoor Bonfires, Fireworks Due to Dry Weather by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) October 31, 2024 by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) October 31, 2024 The New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection has declared a fire ban on bonfires and residential fire pits — unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity. 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail