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 ...
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.
Wildfires burn in New York and New Jersey as red flag warnings are triggered across Northeast
Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings in the northeast part of the United States as firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres.
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.
Firefighters make progress in battling wildfire; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire
Fire crews battled small wildfires across the Northeast U.S. on Monday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee over the weekend and postponed Veterans Day plans.
New Jersey Wildfire Continues to Grow Despite Rainfall
The first measurable rainfall over New Jersey in weeks raised hopes on Monday of snuffing out a rash of wildfires that has plagued the state, while stronger winds brought concern that a California blaze that had already destroyed dozens of structures could start expanding again.
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.
New Jersey to issue drought warning after driest October ever and as wildfires rage
A drought warning is the last step before a drought emergency, which would impose mandatory water restrictions.
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 ...
New wildfires burn in US Northeast while bigger blazes rage out West
More small wildfires have broken out across the northeastern U.S. in a series of blazes officials are blaming on very dry ...
New Jersey’s wildfires are under control. But health effects from wildfire smoke can linger
Climate change means the region can expect more frequent and more severe air pollution stemming from wildfires, experts say.
New Jersey Wildfire Update: Dozens of Structures Threatened
One of several wildfires in New Jersey has threatened 55 structures as it burns through the Pompton Lakes area.
New Jersey wildfire threatens historic village where iron was made for Revolutionary War, Civil War
New Jersey firefighters are working to protect homes and a historic landmark where iron for the country's first soldiers was ...
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Race to contain Jennings Creek fire along N.Y., N.J. border continues
Kathy Hochul is expected to visit the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New ...