FDNY has battled record number of brush fires in NYC
Neighbors and visitors to parks in New York City are watching the grounds and scanning the skies. Where there’s smoke, there are firefighters. The FDNY reported that firefighters have responded to more than 230 brush fires in the past two weeks.
'Treacherous conditions' in NYC: Firefighters battling record number of brush fires
The New York City fire department has responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week period.
Brush Fires in Manhattan as Northeast Drought Worsens
A severe drought in the Northeast, that isn't expected to lessen up soon, has caused an "unprecedented number of brush fires" according to the FDNY.
Brush fire burns in Manhattan, the latest of several blazes in the region
The Inwood Hill Park fire is the latest in an unusually high number of fires in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut amid dry conditions and gusty winds.
Wildfire burns on northern tip of Manhattan, as northeast contends with multiple blazes
A brush fire broke out in a park on the northern tip of Manhattan, sending smoke billowing across New York City.
Drought-related brush fire destroys 4 acres of Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park
A massive brush fire exacerbated by the city’s ongoing drought destroyed about four acres of Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park, FDNY officials said Thursday. The raging blaze, which began about 3 p.m. Wednesday,
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Fires in NYC, NJ today: Latest updates, weather forecast, maps
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Volunteer forest ranger, 18, dies responding to New York wildfire that sent smoky haze over NYC
An 18-year-old New York State Forest Ranger volunteer and state employee died Saturday while responding to a wildfire near ...
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Firefighter dead, NYC faces wildfire threats caused by historic drought
"We are able to see a wildfire along the NJ/NY border from space courtesy of @NOAASatellites," the National Weather Service ...
Red Flag Warning returns today for NYC area. Map shows greatest fire risk.
A Red Flag Warning​ is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
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 ...
NYC air quality improves even as NJ wildfires continue burning
While an air quality alert was issued for the NYC area on Sunday, it expired at midnight and skies cleared Monday.
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NJ wildfire sends smoke billowing into NYC as crews battle multiple blazes
New York City awoke Saturday to the acrid smell of smoke that left a haze hanging over the skyline as several wildfires ...
Palisades brush fires in New Jersey send smoke across Hudson River into NYC
Brush fires broke out in the Palisades, New Jersey early Friday morning, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into NYC.
Updates: Jennings Creek Wildfire now 75% contained in New Jersey
Check here for updates throughout the day Thursday as the Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and New ...