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.
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. transcript We’ve mounted a comprehensive state response since Friday. State police helicopters are ...
Wildfires burn in New York and New Jersey as red flag warnings are triggered across Northeast
Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings in the northeast part of the United States as firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres.
Struggle to contain deadly Jennings Creek wildfire in New York and New Jersey continues
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.
New Jersey wildfire continues to grow despite rainfall
By Brendan O'Brien and Maria Tsvetkova (Reuters) -Rainfall did little to slow a wildfire burning on the border of New York and New Jersey on Monday, officials said, as strong winds helped the fire grow.
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.
Homeowners concerned as Jennings Creek wildfire burns on NY-NJ border
Doug Berrian isn’t in panic mode just yet, but he admits he’s certainly been on heightened alert. The 73-year-old said it’s all because of what’s happening in the woods only a hundred or so yards from the home he and his wife have owned for the last 50 years overlooking Greenwood
Jennings Creek Wildfire forces NJ town to postpone Veterans Day ceremony
The township of West Milford, New Jersey, will not have a Veterans Day celebration on Monday, as fire crews and first responders battle with the wildfires affecting the region, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter announced.
Fire at Pine Hill, New Jersey, apartment building destroys 16 units, displaces about 30 people
Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.
New Jersey beats Florida to snap Panthers’ seven-game winning streak
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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 ...
New Jersey officials considering declaring drought warning as dry conditions continue
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning ...
New Jersey will issue a drought warning after driest October ever and as wildfires rage
BRICK, N.J. (AP) — With wildfires burning after its driest September and October ever, New Jersey will issue a drought ...
As rumors swirl about Kingda Ka‘s possible closure at Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey may lose world’s tallest coaster
Rumors are swirling that Six Flags Great Adventure's Kingda Ka roller coaster is closing, and fans are outpouring love for ...
Fire Map Shows Update on New Jersey 'Extreme' Risks
A new map of wildfire risk in New Jersey shows the state at a high to extreme risk of fires as blazes continue.