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.
Gusty Winds Stoke 5,000-Acre Wildfire at New York-New Jersey Border
Gusts of up to 35 miles per hour and the drought that has gripped much of the Northeast could cause the blaze to grow rapidly and drive smoke south, affecting air quality in New York City, officials said. It started last Friday in Orange County ...
Wildfire burns thousands of acres 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.
Firefighters struggle to contain massive NJ-NY wildfire as windy conditions return
Rain tapered off in the West Milford area around 6:30 a.m. Monday and the state Forest Fire Service is expected to provide the next update on the Jennings Creek Wildfire at about 10:30 a.m. The state Department of Environmental Protection couldn’t immediately be reached early Monday to say if the rain helped firefighting efforts.
Jennings Creek Wildfire burns thousands of acres along NY, NJ border
Deadly wildfire at border of New Jersey and New York grows to 5,000 acres
A wildfire raging on the border of New Jersey and New York exploded overnight to 5,000 acres. The rapidly moving wildfire exploded in Ventura County on Wednesday, destroying homes and prompting evacuations as firefighters struggled to contain it.
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Map Reveals New York City's Shift to Republicans from 2020 to 2024
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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.
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