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.
Deadly wildfire in New York and New Jersey about 20% contained, authorities say
A quarter of an inch of rain fell on the Jennings Creek fire early Monday morning, which helped crews get some much needed rest. The fire remains at about 3,000 acres and is 10% contained, officials said.
Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall
The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.
18-year-old parks employee killed while battling New York wildfire
An 18-year-old New York state employee was killed Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County's Sterling Forest.
Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire
Fire crews on both coasts of the United States continued battling wildfires on Sunday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee and another in Southern California that destroyed more than 130 structures and damaged dozens more.
Wildfires burning in New Jersey: Latest
Crews are continuing to contain and extinguish several wildfires that ignited due to record-dry conditions in parts of New Jersey. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
Horror wildfires ravage forests across New Jersey and New York State leaving hero firefighter, 18, dead
Several touching tributes have poured in since it was announced that an 18-year-old firefighter lost his life on Saturday while battling the raging inferno in Passaic County, New Jersey
Gusty Winds Stoke 5,000-Acre Wildfire at New York-New Jersey Border
Known as the Jennings Creek fire, it started Friday and quickly spread. The rugged terrain has made it more difficult for ...
Gunman in AOC's crime-ridden district bursts into crowded barbershop and opens fire
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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 ...
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 ...
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What’s Behind New York Fires? Climate Change, Land Use and History
Climate change is regarded by scientists as the pre-eminent factor driving long-term changes in weather, and the New York ...
Amtrak likely suspended between NY Penn Station, New Haven through midday after fire
A fire that broke out near train tracks in the Bronx has led to all Amtrak service between NY Penn Station and New Haven ...
Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years
A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parades.
Amtrak service disrupted after fire near tracks in New York City
Amtrak service in parts of the Northeast U.S. has been disrupted or delayed, after a fire broke out near a train route in New ...
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 ...