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.
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.
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 crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire
Fire crews on both coasts of the U.S. continued battling wildfires Sunday, including one in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee.
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.
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.
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.
Dry weather in New York and New Jersey leads to a rash of dangerous wildfires
Wildfires have been raging in New York and New Jersey. People in some areas have been asked to prepare for possible evacuations.
Watch: Moment large fire explodes on New York train tracks
A transformer fire in the Bronx has caused an explosion, suspending train services between New York and New Haven.
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New York imposes statewide temporary burn ban amid ongoing wildfires. The latest
The Jennings Creek Wildfire has burned through thousands of acres in northern New Jersey and New York's Orange County, ...
Wildfire map: Track the latest wildfires in New York
At least three wildfires have impacted the area in the last three weeks, including the ongoing Jennings Creek fire in ...
Disruptions to Amtrak service continue after fire near tracks in New York City
Disruptions to Amtrak service on the Northeast corridor are continuing due to a fire near a train route in New York City.
New York-New Jersey Wildfire Update: Teen Forest Ranger Dies Fighting Blaze
Health advisories were issued for parts of New York and northeastern New Jersey due to unhealthy air quality from the smoke.
Major wildfire on N.J.-N.Y. border remains 30% 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 ...