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 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.
Wildfires erupt in New Jersey, fueled by dry, windy conditions
Multiple wildfires have erupted across New Jersey amid windy and dry conditions. New Jersey residents should be prepared for smoke conditions to last for several days, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service warned on Friday.
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.
As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief
The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.
New Jersey Wildfire Map Shows Extent of Damage
An update shows that the Jennings Creek wildfire has burned 5,000 acres of land on the New Jersey and New York border amid drought conditions. CBS News reported that officials have confirmed they have contained 20% of the flames spread across thousands of acres of land in NJ and NY.
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.
Fire Map Shows Update on New Jersey 'Extreme' Risks
A new map of wildfire risk in New Jersey shows the state at a high to extreme risk of fires as blazes continue.
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 ...
What's causing spate of North Jersey forest fires?
Discarded cigarette butts and piles of burning yard waste are two of the most common culprits of human-caused wildfires.
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UPDATE: Englewood Cliffs wildfire 40% contained, reports fire service
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued an update on its efforts to contain the wildfire on the ...
New York forest ranger dies battling wildfire near Greenwood Lake
A New York forest ranger was killed battling a wildfire that is burning near Greenwood Lake in Orange County and northern New ...
New York-New Jersey Wildfire Update: Teen Forest Ranger Dies Fighting Blaze
Health advisories were issued for parts of New York and northeastern New Jersey due to unhealthy air quality from the smoke.
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NYS Parks employee killed as wildfires burn in New Jersey, Tri-State
The Passaic fire, now called the Jennings Creek Wildfire, started burning on Saturday afternoon near West Milford. The fire ...
Fire crews battle NJ wildfires as state weighs water supply issue
New wildfires burned Tuesday across the Northeast, adding to a series of blazes that have come amid very dry weather ...