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.
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.
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.
Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire
In Southern California, crews northwest of Los Angeles made progress Sunday against a fire that prompted thousands of residents to flee and destroyed more than 130 structures.
Fire crews battle wildfires on both U.S. coasts; 1 death in New York
Fire crews on both coasts of the United States continued battling wildfires on Sunday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee and another in Southern California that destroyed more than 130 structures and damaged dozens more.
Firefighters struggling to contain NY/NJ wildfire as 3,500 acres burn due to strong winds
Firefighters are facing “significant challenges” on Tuesday due to gusty winds as they work to contain a large wildfire on the New Jersey-New York border that remains at 3,500 acres, officials said. The wildfire burning in West Milford and Orange County,
Jennings Creek Wildfire burns thousands of acres along NY, NJ border
The Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to grow along the New York-New Jersey border on Tuesday.At a news conference on Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul said the fire had burned 2,700 acres in New York and 5,
Fire at Pine Hill, New Jersey, apartment building destroys 16 units, displaces about 30 people
Sixteen apartment units were destroyed and at least 26 people were displaced after a massive fire at an apartment building in ...
Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years
A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest ...
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Gusty Winds Stoke 5,000-Acre Wildfire at New York-New Jersey Border
We are there till the end. By Hilary Howard and Shayla Colon Howling winds on Tuesday threatened to hasten the spread of the ...
New Jersey will issue a drought warning after driest October ever and as wildfires rage
New Jersey is issuing a drought warning after its driest September and October ever. That could could eventually lead to ...
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 weekend wildfires: See where they are and what you should know and do
As wildfires continue to burn across NJ, wind gusts up to 30 mph have fueled a Red Flag Warning for the entire state as well ...
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.
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 on Tuesday.