Jennings Creek fire in Northeast now 50% contained; brush fires ignite in Manhattan
Hundreds of firefighters overcame adverse conditions to make substantial gains in controlling the Jennings Creek Wildfire on the New York/New Jersey border Wednesday, when two other brush fires ignited in a Manhattan park. The Jennings Creek fire is 50% ...
Orange County in a state of emergency, Jennings Creek fire 40% contained. The latest
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus declared a state of emergency Wednesday evening following a weeklong effort to control the fire, which as of the declaration was close to 41% contained.
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.
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 tomorrow. There is going to be larger flames on the side of the mountain."
Wind, cold front on Tuesday will make fighting Jennings Creek Wildfire tougher
The weather on Tuesday will make it much tougher for the crews continuing to battle the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which is eating up 3,500 acres of wooded land in the northern part of Passaic County that abuts the New York State border. "An increased risk of fire spread will develop on Tuesday," warned the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years
A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parades.
Drought Warning in NJ as Jennings Creek fire continues to burn along NY border
There has been no significant rain since September, creating very dry conditions and dry fallen leaves on the ground. New Jersey issued a drought warning on Wednesday.
Jennings Creek brush fire is 20% contained. Latest update on New York-New Jersey fire
The state Department of Environmental Conservation said the Jennings Creek brush fire was 20% contained as it entered its fifth day
As race to contain Jennings Creek fire along N.Y., N.J. border continues, Gov. Hochul announces statewide outdoor burn ban
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New Jersey border​ Tuesday.
Major wildfire on N.J.-N.Y. border now 50% contained, has not expanded
A massive wildfire burning on the New Jersey-New York border was 50% contained as of a 7 p.m. update from officials, an increase in containment levels over the last 24 hours. The massive blaze had remained the same size overnight Tuesday into Wednesday — 2,
The science of fighting wildfires: See how firefighters are attacking Jennings Creek fire
Containing the Jennings Creek Wildfire was always going to be an issue due to the terrain. Here is how firefighters are doing so in New Jersey.
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Firefighters making progress against Jennings Creek wildfire
RINGWOOD, N.J. - Firefighters have made progress battling the Jennings Creek wildfire, New York State Park Police ...
Intense effort to contain Jennings Creek Fire may push heavy smoke into towns
Schools and roads are closed as Greenwood Lake prepares for heavy smoke caused by firefighters' big push against the Jennings ...
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Containment on Jennings Creek Fire grows as New York governor issues burn ban
GREENWOOD LAKE, N.Y. - People north of New York City and in northern New Jersey are being warned about more smoke ...
UPDATE: Strong winds to complicate Jennings Creek wildfire
NJ officials released updates on the fire spreading across the Greenwood Lake area and another that raged through the weekend ...
Smoke from Jennings Creek wildfire continues to pose health risks
The Jennings Creek wildfire is 30% contained as of Tuesday night. The effects are being felt even far away from where it ...
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 ...