NJ Wildfire Still At 2,283 Acres; Crews To Wrap Up Soon, Officials Say
Firefighters have made progress containing the fire on the NJ side, and will be helping conduct back-burning operations in NY.
West Milford wildfire burns 2,000 acres, 0% contained
“We're not talking a rain shower or something,” Donnelly said. “We're talking inches of rain - a nice, slow, steady rain that can penetrate the ground. Because right now, the ground is so hard that you get a heavy shower, something's just going to run off the ground.”
Jennings Creek WIldfire burns more than 5,000 acres in NY and NJ
There has been no significant rain since September, creating very dry conditions and dry fallen leaves on the ground. New Jersey is considering issuing a drought warning as early as Wednesday.
LIVE: Keep up with news on Jennings Creek Wildfire. See latest
High wind gusts and low humidity are proving challenging for firefighters battling thousands of acres of wildfire across Passaic County on Tuesday.
Jennings Creek Wildfire burns more than 4,300 acres along NY, NJ border
The Jennings Creek Wildfire continued to grow along the New York-New Jersey border on Wednesday. Officials from both states said Wednesday afternoon that 4,383 acres are on fire with 30% containment -- that includes 2,
Homeowners concerned as Jennings Creek wildfire burns on NY-NJ border
Doug Berrian isn’t in panic mode just yet, but he admits he’s certainly been on heightened alert. The 73-year-old said it’s all because of what’s happening in the woods only a hundred or so yards from the home he and his wife have owned for the last 50 years overlooking Greenwood
Jennings Creek fire: Nearly 5,000 acres burned across NY, NJ
The Jennings Creek fire has burned nearly 5,000 acres as New Jersey sees its driest conditions in 120 years, according to the state's Forest Fire Service.
Video: LIVE: New Jersey fire officials give update on Jennings Creek fire
New Jersey fire officials give update on Jennings Creek fire New Jersey fire officials give an update from Ringwood on the Jennings Creek fire that has scorched thousands of acres of land. #live #Jenn
West Milford, Ringwood residents said they feared wildfire would take their homes
It was a tense week for residents near the Jennings Creek wildfire. They lived in fear the fire would take their homes.
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UPDATE: West Milford Jennings Creek fire 'burning under the ground,' tough to extinguish
Crews have been stationed along East Shore Road in West Milford, near the Monksville Reservoir and in the remote terrain ...
UPDATE: Massive West Milford wildfire 0% contained. What you need to know
Several wildfires, including fires in Pompton Lakes and West Milford, continue to burn across New Jersey on Sunday morning.
Live updates: Jennings Creek Wildfire now 75% contained in New Jersey
Check here for updates throughout the day Thursday as the Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and New ...
Fire Map Shows Update on New Jersey 'Extreme' Risks
A new map of wildfire risk in New Jersey shows the state at a high to extreme risk of fires as blazes continue.
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West Milford Fire Department seeking supplies for crews at Jennings Creek Wildfire
Fire Company 4 of the West Milford Fire Department is currently seeking supplies to aid emergency personnel responding to ...
Smell smoke? Wind shift wafts Jennings Creek fire smoke across North Jersey
As winds shift, residents in areas particularly in Sussex County on Thursday sucked in the pungent smell of smoke from the ...
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Fires in NYC, NJ today: Latest updates, weather forecast, maps
A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect as the New York City Tri-State is the driest it’s been in nearly 120 years, creating ...
New Jersey wildfire threatens historic village where iron was made for Revolutionary War, Civil War
New Jersey firefighters are working to protect homes and a historic landmark where iron for the country's first soldiers was ...