A Red Flag Warning​ is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.

New York City has issued a red flag warning that will stay in effect until 6 p.m. Friday. A notice on the NotifyNYC social media account says, New Yorkers may see or smell smoke because of multiple wildfires burning in New Jersey.

So far, the city has gone 26 days without rain, creating a high potential for wildfires. On Friday, crews have worked to extinguish several wildfires in the region, including a fire in Rockaway Township,