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 ...
Fire in Manhattan: What caused the blaze at ‘The Set’ skyscraper at Hudson Yards?
New York has issued a statewide Burn Ban in effect until Sat, 11/30. High risk of brush and wildfires. This burn ban ...
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" ...
‘This is the new normal’: Fires spread across New York region
New York City has had over 230 brush fires since Oct. 29, after its driest month since record-keeping began in 1869.
A dry fall fuels wildfires from East Coast to west and puts Arizona forests on watch
With wildfire activity flaring in the Northeast and continued burns in California, scientists are concerned by coast-to-coast ...
'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 ...
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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Fires in NYC parks are common. The drought is making them bigger and more frequent.
Parks department data shows firefighters responded to more than 400 fires in city parks between 2020 and August 2024.
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Climate change fueling New York’s extreme fire season
A historic lack of rain. Dozens of brush fires, including one Wednesday in Inwood Hill Park. Rail disruptions fueled by a ...
Brush fire breaks out at Alley Pond Park in Queens
A brush fire broke out at Alley Pond Park in Queens Wednesday evening. The fire was first reported around 6:45 p.m., according to the FDNY. Firefighters were still working to bring the fire under ...
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New York firefighter charged with arson for allegedly setting Long Island brush fire
The arrest comes after a string of brush fires were reported in the New York and New Jersey areas. Approximately six fires ...
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Firefighters battle brush fire in East Lyme for second day
East Lyme ― Firefighters on Friday returned to the site of Thursday’s brush fire off Interstate 95 after it was determined it had not been fully extinguished, fire officials said. At 11:07 a.m ...