Rain expected overnight as drought condition elevated; FDNY battles brush fire in High Bridge Park
With drought warnings on the rise and brush fires a near-daily occurrence, the National Weather Service said relief could ...
New York wildfire breaks through, 160 homes evacuated as blazes keep Northeast at risk
The National Weather Service issued a special statement Sunday warning about the elevated risk of wildfires spreading in some ...
No new red flag warnings, but fire danger persists throughout Northeast
For the first time in days, the Northeast was under no red flag warnings, but officials cautioned that fire danger in the ...
Smoke pours from 44-story New York City skyscraper after reported fire
A fire sent smoke billowing from the top of a luxury 44-story building in the Hudson Yards development on Manhattan’s West ...
‘Everything’s getting weird’: New Yorkers have experienced tornadoes, an earthquake, and an extreme fire season this year
It’s been a year of unusual extremes for New Yorkers.
New York City Fire Map Shows Where Over 200 Fires Have Started
The record-breaking statistics come as several Northeast states battle extremely dry conditions and multiple wildfires.
Jennings Creek fire in Northeast now 50% contained; brush fires ignite in Manhattan
The FDNY said it has responded to 229 brush fires since Oct. 29, calling it the most in city history over a two-week stretch.
Second teen charged in New Jersey forest fire as rain should help douse New York blaze
A second teenager has been charged with intentionally setting a wildfire in a New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia.
Manhattan Brush Fire Extinguished After Snarling Commute
Firefighters closed a busy exit and blocked off lanes of traffic on a major New York highway as they responded to a two-alarm ...
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Containment on Jennings Creek Fire grows as New York governor issues burn ban
People north of New York City and in northern New Jersey are being warned about more smoke Thursday due to the Jennings Creek Fire, which is burning along the New Jersey and New York border. Meanwhile ...
New York City issues first drought warning in two decades
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has issued the city's first drought warning in 22 years, as its reservoirs continue to drop ...
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FDNY Commissioner announces new Brush Fire Task Force amid recent wildfires in New York City
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday, which will be comprised of fire marshals, inspectors and tactical drone units.