Deadly wildfire in New York and New Jersey about 20% contained, authorities say
A quarter of an inch of rain fell on the Jennings Creek fire early Monday morning, which helped crews get some much needed rest. The fire remains at about 3,000 acres and is 10% contained, officials said.
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.
Fire officials: Jennings Creek wildfire now 50% contained on 5th day of firefighting efforts
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says that the Jennings Creek Fire – the wildfire along the New York-New Jersey border – is 50% contained and has burned more than 2,200 acres of land. The fire can be seen by looking across the Monksville Reservoir.
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.
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 Veterans Day Parades.
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.
Jennings Creek wildfire at the N.J.-N.Y. border is 30% contained; Garden State now under drought warning
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
Gusty Winds Stoke 5,000-Acre Wildfire at New York-New Jersey Border
Known as the Jennings Creek fire, it started Friday and quickly spread. The rugged terrain has made it more difficult for emergency workers to respond.
How to donate to firefighters, local communities impacted by Jennings Creek Wildfire
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition is seeking donations to support firefighters and local communities impacted by the Jennings Creek Wildfire.
Jennings Creek fire: Nearly 5,000 acres burned across NY, NJ
The Jennings Creek fire has burned nearly 5,000 acres as New Jersey sees its driest conditions in 120 years, according to the state’s Forest Fire Service. Fire departments across New Jersey battled at least a dozen fires Wednesday morning.
Major wildfire on N.J.-N.Y. border now 50% contained, has not expanded
A massive wildfire burning on the New Jersey-New York border remained the same size overnight — 2,283 acres on the New Jersey ...
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Wildfire map: Track the latest wildfires in New York
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Wildfire breaks out in New York City park — in November
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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 ...
18-year-old parks employee killed while battling New York wildfire
An 18-year-old New York state employee was killed Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County's Sterling Forest.
New Jersey Will Issue a Drought Warning After Driest October Ever and as Wildfires Rage
About an hour after it concluded, the department announced a press briefing for Wednesday “to discuss the state entering ...