Updated drought map shows worsening conditions in Northeast as fire danger persists
Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map ...
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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.
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Heightened wildfire risk through weekend
The Smokey Bear sign in front of state Department of Environmental Conservation Region 5 headquarters warned of a “high” ...
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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.
Firefighter dead, NYC faces wildfire threats caused by historic drought
Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter from New Jersey, died Sunday in New York while helping battle a wildfire ...
Why wildfire risk has increased in Hampton Roads and across the US
A long-term drought, or even a flash drought like we have seen develop regionally, can exacerbate wildfire conditions. Other ...