Teen parks worker killed while battling wildfire was struck by falling tree
An 18-year-old parks worker was killed by a falling tree while battling the wildfires taring across New Jersey.
The science of fighting wildfires: See how firefighters are attacking Jennings Creek fire
Containing the Jennings Creek Wildfire was always going to be an issue due to the terrain. Here is how firefighters are doing ...
Firefighter, 18, killed while battling huge N.J.-N.Y. wildfire was hit by falling tree
The fire has burned 2,283 acres in New Jersey as of Tuesday evening and was 30% contained, fire officials said ...
Jennings Creek fire in Northeast now 50% contained; brush fires ignite in Manhattan
The FDNY said it has responded to 229 brush fires since Oct. 29, calling it the most in city history over a two-week stretch.
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Forest rangers create fire line near Tuxedo in Jennings Creek fight. The latest
Hochul took a moment during Tuesday's briefing to honor the memory of Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old park aide from Pomona ...
As wildfires rage, NJ is now in a drought warning, Gov. Phil Murphy says. What it means
Due to unprecedented dry weather and higher temperatures that are fueling wildfires, Gov. Phil Murphy announced a Drought ...
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23 million in Northeast face continued fire weather threat as gusty winds persist
Fox No evacuations are in effect, and no structures are at immediate risk in New Jersey or New York. New York State Police ...
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Drought Warning in NJ as Jennings Creek fire continues to burn along NY border
There has been no significant rain since September, creating very dry conditions and dry fallen leaves on the ground. New ...
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The East Coast's wildfire season is dragging into winter due to growing drought
Fire officials say they've stopped the spread of the deadly Jennings Creek wildfire that's burning in rugged terrain on the New York-New Jersey border. But drought is causing more fires.
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New Jersey American Water issues mandatory conservation notice as drought level raised
We are incredibly grateful for his service and for his willingness to protect the people of both New York and New Jersey from ...