Affected by Recent NJ Wildfires? How Hiring a Public Adjuster Can Help

On April 22, 2025, a wildfire erupted in Ocean County, New Jersey that to date has burned over 13,250 acres in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management area. Fueled by 25-mph gusts, the blaze advanced quickly. By 7 a.m. Wednesday, a state of emergency went into effect. The State Commissioner of Environmental Protection has stated that, “This could…end up being the biggest wildfire in New Jersey in 20 years.” To date over 5,000 residents have been evacuated, however power has been restored to the area. If you return to your home or business to discover any impacts from the inferno, water damage from efforts to control the blaze, or residual damage, before you contact your insurance carrier to submit your fire damage claim, we advise that you give the leading New Jersey public adjuster, United Public Adjusters & Appraisers, a call. As your fire damage public adjuster, our team can advise and guide you to prepare and submit your claim, then take the reins to ensure an optimal outcome. 

The force of the blaze was considerable and at one point literally jumped all lanes of the Garden State Parkway, bringing midday traffic to a standstill. Over 1,000 homes have been threatened so while it is likely that the blaze was contained before it reached these residences, it is still advisable that you contact our professionals to assist you to inspect your property for visible and potentially residual damages that may not be immediately apparent. Our team is comprised of experts in several fields including construction and can quickly assess if your premises have the potential for unseen issues behind the walls such as water, electrical, and structural problems. If you need to submit a fire damage claim, as your New Jersey public adjuster, the United Public Adjusters & Appraisers team will guide you to document, prepare, and submit your claim. Our support does not end there. When a disaster strikes, insurance carriers are inundated with claims and without United Public Adjusters & Appraisers overseeing your claim’s progress, it can be delayed. Also, as understaffed carriers struggle to process the avalanche of claims they have received, you are likely to receive a hurried, and potentially lower, settlement offer than you expect and require to rebuild/replace your home and/or possessions. As a leading fire damage public adjuster, United Public Adjusters & Appraisers will stay on top of your claim’s progress, and in the event that you receive an insufficient offer, will negotiate with your carrier so that you receive the highest settlement that your policy allows. 

That is not all that our team can do for you. If you and your family or business have been displaced by the fire, we can assist you to locate temporary housing and/or quarters for your business to continue. To learn more or to speak with our representative, please contact us at 800-718-5677. If you prefer, you can submit our form for a prompt response. The United Public Adjusters & Appraisers team looks forward to serving you.