New York wildfire breaks through, 160 homes evacuated as blazes keep Northeast at risk
The National Weather Service issued a special statement Sunday warning about the elevated risk of wildfires spreading in some New Jersey counties.
Jennings Creek fire in New York jumps containment line, residents evacuate
WARWICK, N.Y. — Some residents in Warwick, Orange County are being asked to evacuate due to the Jennings Creek wildfire. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, winds caused the fire to escape containment Saturday evening near Edgemere Avenue.
Fire on New York-New Jersey Border Prompts Voluntary Evacuation Order
Residents in roughly 165 homes in two communities around Warwick, N.Y., were asked to evacuate Saturday night, officials said.
Far fewer flames at Jennings Creek wildfire
The fire has burned more than 5,300 acres along the New York-New Jersey border since it erupted 14 days ago.
Officials: Jennings Creek wildfire now 100% contained
The fire forced people to leave their homes voluntarily and burned thousands of acres of land.
Jennings Creek wildfire now 100 percent contained
The Jennings Creek Wildfire is now 100 percent contained, firefighters say. The fire has burned more than 5,300 acres along the New York-New Jersey border since it erupted 14 days ago. There are still pockets of smoke and fire,
Jennings Creek wildfire emergency in Orange County, New York extended
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire​.
New York City Fire Map Shows Where Over 200 Fires Have Started
The record-breaking statistics come as several Northeast states battle extremely dry conditions and multiple wildfires.
Second teen charged in New Jersey forest fire as rain should help douse New York blaze
A second teenager has been charged with intentionally setting a wildfire in a New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia.
Residents Evacuated Because of Fire on New York-New Jersey Border
The voluntary evacuation plan was put in place in areas affected by the Jennings Creek wildfire. Officials encouraged ...
Wildfires rage in Massachusetts and New York, rain offers hope
"This much-needed rain will help alleviate ongoing wildfires and current drought conditions, with up to two inches of rain ...
Firefighters are closer to taming the wildfire that’s across the New Jersey-New York border
Firefighters are getting closer to taming a wildfire burning across the New Jersey-New York border, increasing their ...
Millions in New York Told To Limit Exercise As Wildfire Smoke Hits
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued an air quality alert for the New York City metro ...
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 ...
New York Jets fire general manager Joe Douglas
The New York Jets will be looking for a new head coach and general manager this offseason after firing Joe Douglas.
High rise building on fire in New York’s Soho
A fire has broken out on the roof of a 12-story building in Soho, New York City. Smoke was seen rising from the historic 487 ...