2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning, blazes out West
The fires in the Northeast haven't caused major evacuations, but a Connecticut firefighter died battling a wildfire last month and the blaze on the New York-New Jersey border claimed the life of an 18-year-old New York state parks employee who was assisting firefighters last weekend.
Deadly blaze near New York-New Jersey border has risk of spreading, forecasters warn
A wildfire that's consumed thousands of acres is about 20% contained. Forecasters are warning of an increased risk of spread on Tuesday.
New Jersey wildfires trigger smoke warnings in New York City
Wildfires were burning from one end of New Jersey to the other on Friday after one of the driest months on record, leading New York City to issue smoke warnings and forcing farmers to take steps to protect their harvests.
New Jersey-New York Wildfire Keeps Burning, Fed by Dry, Windy Conditions
Strengthening winds and bone-dry conditions were hindering firefighters working to gain control of a stubborn wildfire burning in a forested stretch along the New York-New Jersey state border about 50 miles (80 km) northwest of New York City.
Wildfire map: Thousands of acres burn near New Jersey-New York border; 1 firefighter dead
A wildfire that's consumed thousands of acres is only 10% contained after rains helped firefighters control some of the flames.
Wildfires burn in New York and New Jersey as red flag warnings are triggered across Northeast
Across the country in California, the Mountain Fire continues to burn in Ventura County. Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings Tuesday in the Northeast and firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,
Wildfire at New Jersey-New York border delays historic Veterans Day parade
A wildfire on the border of New Jersey and New York has expanded to 5,000 acres, prompting the postponement of one of the country's oldest Veterans Day parades.
One dead as firefighters battle New York-New Jersey wildfire
Firefighters are currently battling the Jennings Creek wildfire in Sterling Forest State Park on the border between the US states of New York and New Jersey. A young state forest ranger died during the firefighting efforts on Saturday.
Brush fire burns Inwood Park in New York City
Brush fire reaches three alarms in New York City, the New York City Fire Department reports that no one was injured ...
New York Is Facing Its Worst Wildfire Season in More Than a Decade
New York and the Northeast are in the midst of their worst fire season in more than a decade, with little relief in sight for ...
Amtrak Service Disrupted After Fire on New York City Route
Service between New York and New Haven, Connecticut, remained suspended on Wednesday due to a fire the day before.
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Wildfire breaks out in New York City park — in November
A wildfire broke out in a New York City park on Wednesday capturing FDNY battling flames and fighting to keep the ...
New York Drought Conditions Fan Flames, Spur Water Saving
New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without ...
Volunteer forest ranger, 18, dies responding to New York wildfire that sent smoky haze over NYC
An 18-year-old New York State Forest Ranger volunteer and state employee died Saturday while responding to a wildfire near ...
Millions in New York Told To Limit Exercise As Wildfire Smoke Hits
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued an air quality alert for the New York City metro ...
Disruptions to Amtrak service continue after fire near tracks in New York City
Disruptions to Amtrak service on the Northeast corridor are continuing due to a fire near a train route in New York City.
'Climate change is real': New York parks employee killed as historic drought fuels blazes
MORRISTOWN, N.J. − A parks employee was killed battling blazes that stretched from New Jersey into New York over the weekend ...