New Jersey-New York wildfire keeps burning, fed by dry, windy conditions
Nov 12 (Reuters) - 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.
New Jersey Wildfire Map as New York City Warned of Fires
A map created by Newsweek shows the locations of various wildfires currently burning in New Jersey as New York City was warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) of fires on Friday. A dry spell across the Northeast has exacerbated drought and wildfire conditions across several states,
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.
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.
Fire at New Jersey-New York border still uncontrolled after burning over 2,500 acres
Rain was falling across the Northeast on Sunday afternoon, bringing a much-needed assist to firefighters battling a major wildfire straddling the border of New Jersey and New York. While Saturday marked 42 days without any measurable rainfall in the city of Philadelphia,
Dry weather in New York and New Jersey leads to a rash of dangerous wildfires
Wildfires have been raging in New York and New Jersey. People in some areas have been asked to prepare for possible evacuations.
Dry winds in NY and NJ keep wildfires burning throughout the region
Wildfires are rarer in North Jersey and the southern part of New York than other regions, but a record dry spell has put all forested areas in danger. A wildfire broke out over the weekend in Prospect Park,
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 ...
2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning, blazes out West
Firefighters are battling wildfires from California to New Jersey and New York, hampered by high winds and record-setting dry ...
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.
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 ...
Air quality alert issued in New York, New Jersey due to brush fire smoke
An air quality alert has been issued for New York City, the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey through 12 a.m. Monday due ...
Gusty winds making it harder to contain massive wildfire on N.J.-N.Y border
Blustery conditions hampered firefighters on Tuesday as they sought to contain a stubborn wildfire in northern New Jersey and ...
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 and killed at least one person, while much larger fires raged in California and ...