2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning, blazes out West
The fires in the Northeast haven't caused major evacuations, but a Connecticut firefighter died battling a wildfire last ...
New York Drought Conditions Fan Flames, Spur Water Saving
New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without ...
New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use
The dry conditions are part of a broader drought across the Northeast. Nationally, October was one of the driest months on ...
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Drought conditions worsen in parts of New York State
While most of Central New York remains classified as ‘abnormally dry’ on the latest Drought Monitor, drought conditions are ...
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Severe drought takes hold across the Tri-State
Most of the Tri-State area, including New York City, is now in a severe drought, according to the Drought Center.
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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.
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 ...
As wildfires rage, NJ is now in a drought warning, Gov. Phil Murphy says. What it means
Due to unprecedented dry weather and higher temperatures that are fueling wildfires, Gov. Phil Murphy announced a Drought ...
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When was the last drought in New York City?
A warning would push for more voluntary water-saving actions. City agencies would be asked to implement drought protocols.