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.
‘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.
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Red flag warning throughout NYC region as historic drought brings threat of more fire
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning on Saturday for the entire New York City region — warning of the ...
Amtrak Service Disrupted After Fire on New York City Route
Service between New York and New Haven, Connecticut, remained suspended on Wednesday due to a fire the day before.
Firefighters are closer to taming the wildfire that’s across the New Jersey-New York border
Firefighters are getting closer to taming a wildfire burning across the New Jersey-New York border, increasing their ...
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 ...
Deadly blaze near New York-New Jersey border has risk of spreading, forecasters warn
A wildfire that's consumed thousands of acres is about 20% contained. Forecasters are warning of an increased risk of spread ...
New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island, New York, was arrested Tuesday after he intentionally started a brush fire, ...
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It’s not normal for the East Coast to be on fire
“It’s problematic to see drought in all parts of the country. It’s not just a regional issue,” said Brian Fuchs, a ...
Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall
The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.
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Graphic novel "Revolution By Fire" explores New York's Afro-Irish uprising of 1741
The New York Conspiracy, also known as the Slave Insurrection of 1741, was a true historical event that took place in lower ...