Brush Fires in Manhattan as Northeast Drought Worsens
A severe drought in the Northeast, that isn't expected to lessen up soon, has caused an "unprecedented number of brush fires" ...
Firefighters battling Pacific Palisades brush fire burning near homes
Firefighters are battling a small brush fire that broke out near homes in the hillsides of the Pacific Palisades.
Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos
Drought has parched the Northeast United States for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires ...
'Treacherous conditions' in NYC: Firefighters battling record number of brush fires
The New York City fire department has responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week period.
Fire burns in Upper Manhattan park, officials warn of record-setting dry conditions
Firefighters are working to extinguish a brush fire burning in Inwood Hill Park in upper Manhattan. The FDNY tweeted ...
Drought-related brush fire destroys 4 acres of Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park
A massive brush fire exacerbated by the city’s ongoing drought destroyed about four acres of Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park, FDNY officials said Thursday. The raging blaze, which began about 3 p.m.
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NY, NJ wildfires latest: When will the fire danger subside? Updates, forecast
On Wednesday, FDNY firefighters worked around the clock to contain multiple wildfires in Manhattan and Queens as dry ...
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Drought and Fire Risk Escalate in NYC — Officials Warn Residents to Stay Vigilant
As the first significant brush fire hit Manhattan yesterday afternoon (Wednesday), officials continued to announce preventive ...
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Jennings Creek Wildfire closes Greenwood Lake schools for the rest of the week, fire 50% contained
The district's two schools will be closed as anticipated conditions mean, "there is going to be much more smoke in the area ...