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" according to the FDNY.
Drought-related brush fire destroys 4 acres of Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park
A massive brush fire exacerbated by the city’s ongoing drought destroyed about four acres of Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park, FDNY officials said Thursday. The raging blaze, which began about 3 p.m. Wednesday, tore its way through about four acres of parkland near W. 218 St. as upper Manhattan was covered in thick grey smoke for most of the day.
Brush fire burns in Manhattan, the latest of several blazes in the region
The Inwood Hill Park fire is the latest in an unusually high number of fires in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut amid dry conditions and gusty winds.
Brush fire at Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan flares up again overnight
A brush fire at Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan broke out again overnight, but firefighters had it back under control before daybreak.
Brush Fire Under Control in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan
The blaze in the park, at the northern tip of Manhattan, followed brush fires that burned in Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey over the past week.
FDNY battles brush fire, dangerous conditions, in Upper Manhattan park
The fire ignited and spread rapidly across a large area of brush inside the park on Wednesday, and another fire in the park started around 2 a.m. Thursday.
New York City Fire Map Shows Where Over 200 Fires Have Started
The record-breaking statistics come as several Northeast states battle extremely dry conditions and multiple wildfires.
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Map: See where the Mountain Fire is burning in Ventura County
A brush fire quickly grew to 8,800 acres Wednesday in the hills above Moorpark and Camarillo in Ventura County.
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Fires in NYC, NJ today: Latest updates, weather forecast, maps
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Map shows fire danger across NY today
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Live updates: Brush fire reported in Brighton on Boston College campus
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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 ...
In wake of Van Cortlandt Park brush fire, NYC officials lay out drought watch guidance
NEW YORK - A brush fire in Van Cortlandt Park is causing smoke and traffic delays in the area. The fire broke out just before ...
Power outage, brush fire complicate South Shore commute. What caused the problems
A downed utility pole and brush fire near Southern Artery and Quincy Avenue have lead to traffic jams and power outages.