Jennings Creek Wildfire on NY-NJ border nearly contained
A massive wildfire burning along New Jersey’s border with New York, leaving nearby cities shrouded in a smoky smell, is nearly contained but continues to smolder.
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.
New Jersey declares drought warning amid wildfire threat
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued a drought warning and mentioned that the state might enforce mandatory water restrictions if the situation continues.
Firefighters make major strides in Jennings Creek wildfire as containment reaches 88%
The fire, which spans the New Jersey-New York border, has been a joint effort, with crews from both states collaborating.
Weather for Heroes: New Jersey firefighters battling numerous wildfires statewide
As of early October, New Jersey has been grappling with over 500 wildfires. The Jennings Creek Fire, spanning over 3,000 acres on the New Jersey-New York border, is among the most significant. Numerous other blazes continue to burn across the state.
How firefighters are battling a New Jersey wildfire amid extreme drought conditions
Firefighters battling the Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey have the wildfire about 70% contained after it's burned 4,700 acres. The entire state of New Jersey is facing moderate to extreme drought conditions,
Firefighting efforts begin to wind down on the New Jersey side of the Jennings Creek wildfire
The smoke has significantly cleared from the skies over West Milford over the last 24 hours. There are a few spots of smoldering still visible in some remote areas of Sterling Forest.
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Red flag warning throughout NYC region as historic drought brings threat of more fire
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Crews make progress on Jennings Creek Wildfire using controlled burns; containment at 75% in NJ
On Thursday, officials said containment on the New Jersey side jumped to 75%, but in Orange County, New York, the terrain has ...
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Gene Column: A drought in Massachusetts brings about wildfire warnings and memories of 1963
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Don’t start the next wildfire: NJ officials are begging you to be smart
New Jersey residents are still making stupid mistakes, despite drought conditions that haven't been seen in decades.