NJ firefighters battle new wildfire in Lakewood
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling a new wildfire that broke out in Lakewood on Monday.
Jennings Creek Fire spurs evacuations in New York: Is rain finally on the way?
A major storm system that will bring a variety of impactful weather across the United States this week looks to have something up its sleeve for the Northeast as well: Significant rainfall.
Fire Weather Watch: Jennings Creek wildfire prompts voluntary evacuations, updates, forecast
Voluntary evacuations were put in place for more than 100 homes in Orange County on Saturday night.
FDNY launches first-ever Brush Fire Task Force dedicated to fighting wildfires
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday.
Fire Weather Watch: NY-NJ wildfire continues to burn acres | Weekend forecast, updates, maps
Smoke from the Jennings Creek Fire, which blew into Manhattan last weekend, could do so again this weekend according to FOX Weather.
Do you smell that? Smoke from NJ wildfire reported in parts of state
Some residents in New Jersey woke up on Friday morning to a smoky smell, as nearby wildfires continued to burn.
Fire Weather Watch: Forecast, updates, maps of NJ and NY wildfires
A Fire Weather Watch will once again be in effect this weekend as the New York City Tri-State is the driest it’s been in nearly 120 years, creating perfect conditions for wildfires to spark and grow in bone-dry areas that haven’t seen significant rain since August.
Exhausted crews worn out battling NJ, NY wildfires
The NYC Tri-State is the driest it’s been in nearly 120 years, creating perfect conditions for wildfires to spark and grow. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas reports from Greenwood Lake, New York, talking to exhausted crews and sharing updates from the ground.
Hudson Yards fire breaks out inside 44-story luxury high-rise
NYC firefighters have been working around the clock over the past few days to contain multiple fires in Manhattan and Queens including one in Hudson Yards.
NY, NJ wildfires latest: When will the fire danger subside? Updates, forecast
On Wednesday, FDNY firefighters worked around the clock to contain multiple wildfires in Manhattan and Queens as dry conditions continued to fuel the flames.
Firefighters battle stubborn wildfires in Queens and Manhattan
New York City firefighters are working around the clock to contain multiple wildfires in Manhattan and Queens as dry conditions continue to fuel the flames.
NJ wildfire update: When will the fire threat end? Updates, forecast
High fire danger impacting millions of people across New York and New Jersey is forecast to last through the weekend, as the region remains bone-dry with little to no rain on the horizon.
Volunteer firefighter arrested for allegedly setting brush fire on Long Island
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island has been arrested for allegedly setting a brush fire in Suffolk County, the Medford Fire District said.
Fire weather warnings: Latest NY/NJ wildfire map, threats and more l Live updates
Fire Weather Warnings were issued for the NYC area on Tuesday, as gusty winds and dry fuel could lead to rapid fire spreading throughout the rest of the week. Here's what you need to know.
Where are wildfires still burning in NJ, NY? Map, latest threats
Thanks to a slight reprieve from the drought, rain has weakened the deadly wildfires burning in New York and New Jersey and improved air quality, but officials say threats remain.
Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect
A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.
NJ wildfire status update: Firefighters make progress, officials say
With over a month of no measurable rain, New Jersey has set a new record for dry conditions, raising the wildfire risk statewide.
Did you smell that? NYC wakes to smoke from NJ wildfires
New Yorkers woke up Saturday to a light brown haze and smoky air, as a nearby wildfire and chilly morning temperatures created an inversion that trapped the smoke close to the ground.
Northeast under most significant October wildfire threat in years
Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.