N.J. weather: High fire risk this weekend, but rain may finally return next week
While scattered light rain was tapering off in parts of South Jersey early Thursday morning, the latest stretch of dry conditions for most of the state is expected to last through at least the middle ...
Here’s how to protect your property as ‘unprecedented’ drought hits Northeast
A severe drought watch with no rain in sight has gripped the Northeastern U.S., creating “unprecedented” conditions for fire, ...
A dry fall fuels wildfires from East Coast to west and puts Arizona forests on watch
With wildfire activity flaring in the Northeast and continued burns in California, scientists are concerned by coast-to-coast ...
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New York firefighter charged with arson for allegedly setting Long Island brush fire
The arrest comes after a string of brush fires were reported in the New York and New Jersey areas. Approximately six fires ...
Long Island firefighter accused of setting Medford brush fire
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island is accused of intentionally setting fires that burned through a wooded area.Suffolk ...
Volunteer firefighter is arrested on suspicion of starting New York brush fire
A volunteer firefighter has been arrested for allegedly starting a brush fire on New York’s Long Island. The incident occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday afternoon, according to Suffolk ...
Long Island volunteer firefighter accused of intentionally setting Medford brush fire
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island has been accused of intentionally sparking a brush fire that burned through a wooded area in Medford. Jonathan Quiles, 20, was arrested Tuesday night on charges ...
Volunteer firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire, charged with arson
Jonathan Quiles, 20, a volunteer firefighter with the Medford Fire Department in Suffolk County, was arrested on Tuesday, ...
NJ forest fire burns 2,000 acres, spreads to New York: Officials
On Saturday, fire crews in New Jersey are battling a forest fire that spans 2,000 acres in Passaic County, according to New Jersey Fire Service.  The fire also spread to Orange ...
Firefighters make progress in battling New Jersey wildfire threatening 55 structures
Authorities say one of several wildfires burning in New Jersey is threatening dozens of structures, but no evacuations were immediately ordered.
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 ...