Drought sparks record 229 NYC brush fires in two weeks: FDNY
New York City’s ongoing drought has sparked a record 229 brush fires in just the last two weeks, FDNY officials said ...
Wildfires burning on both coasts; Amtrak service disrupted in Northeast
The Mountain Fire has swallowed homes in Southern California, while multiple fires are popping up on the East Coast.
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.
Amtrak likely suspended between NY Penn Station, New Haven through midday after fire
A fire that broke out near train tracks in the Bronx has led to all Amtrak service between NY Penn Station and New Haven ...
Smoky fire forces residents from Center City high-rise apartment building
Smoke could be seen coming from a burning Center City high-rise apartment in Philadelphia overnight as residents streamed out onto the sidewalk below.
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Amtrak Says Service Between New York and New Haven Will Return in Afternoon
The train service suspension, caused by a fire in the Bronx, was expected to disrupt the Wednesday morning commute in the New York City area. By John Yoon A suspension of Amtrak train service from New ...
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What’s Behind New York Fires? Climate Change, Land Use and History
Climate change is regarded by scientists as the pre-eminent factor driving long-term changes in weather, and the New York ...
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Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY
Firefighters managed to contain a large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Friday night, officials with the New York City Fire Department said. Four engine companies will remain on the scene ...
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23 million in Northeast face continued fire weather threat Wednesday as gusty winds persist
The wildfire threat across the Northeast is hanging around for another day as winds continue to blow behind a cold front that ...
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Transformer explosion, fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx cause service suspension
NEW YORK — A transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions in the region Tuesday ...
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Van Nest: Brush Fire on Amtrak Line Eyed as Possible Cause of Two Fires
The FDNY responded to two separate fires, one a 3-alarm fire involving three cars, in the Van Nest section of The Bronx, just north of Parkchester, on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12, with no injuries ...
Arson causes estimated $1.2M in damages to historic Camp Long lodge in West Seattle
Seattle Fire Department investigators concluded that a fire that occurred at the historic Camp Long lodge in West Seattle Monday evening was "intentionally set.