Updated drought map shows worsening conditions in Northeast as fire danger persists
Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map ...
Jennings Creek wildfire at N.J.-N.Y. border is 50% contained with Garden State now under drought warning
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
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Heightened wildfire risk through weekend
The Smokey Bear sign in front of state Department of Environmental Conservation Region 5 headquarters warned of a “high” ...
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The threat of wildfires is growing as drought is now rated ‘severe’ in most of the Berkshires
The U.S. Drought Monitor has upgraded most of the Berkshires to its heightened danger category, and no rainfall is in sight ...
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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 ...
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Another rain-free week as drought conditions worsen
One more chill night ahead of us before temperatures moderate into the weekend. The Red Flag Warning for a critical brush ...
New York Is Facing Its Worst Wildfire Season in More Than a Decade
New York and the Northeast are in the midst of their worst fire season in more than a decade, with little relief in sight for ...
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Severe drought takes hold across the Tri-State
Most of the Tri-State area, including New York City, is now in a severe drought, according to the Drought Center.