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.
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.
Deadly blaze near New York-New Jersey border has risk of spreading, forecasters warn
The fire, discovered on Saturday, spread to Orange County that same night, reported NorthJersey.com, part of the USA TODAY Network.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
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.
Wildfires burn in New York and New Jersey as red flag warnings are triggered across Northeast
Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings Tuesday in the Northeast and firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres.
One dead as firefighters battle New York-New Jersey wildfire
Firefighters are currently battling the Jennings Creek wildfire in Sterling Forest State Park on the border between the US states of New York and New Jersey. A young state forest ranger died during the firefighting efforts on Saturday.
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