'Treacherous conditions' in NYC: Firefighters battling record number of brush fires
The New York City fire department has responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week ...
Red Flag Warning lifted, threat remains as dry weather to persist into weekend
The Red Flag Warning in effect for Long Island and much of downstate New York was lifted Thursday but the National Weather Service said mild, dry weather is in the immediate forecast and the threat of ...
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Drought and Fire Risk Escalate in NYC — Officials Warn Residents to Stay Vigilant
As the first significant brush fire hit Manhattan yesterday afternoon (Wednesday), officials continued to announce preventive ...
Jennings Creek wildfire at the N.J.-N.Y. 30% is contained; Garden State is now under Drought Warning
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
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Jennings Creek fire in NY remains uncontained, students head back to school. The latest
As efforts to battle a wildfire on the New Jersey/New York border continue, much of southern New York is now under a red flag warning, pointing to a heightened risk of additional fires. The Jennings ...
Wildfire threat remains extreme as rain continues to evade tri-state area
After meager rainfall Sunday night, we’re back to extreme fire danger in the tri-state area Tuesday.  A red flag warning is ...
Wildfires and drought watch force grilling ban in NYC Parks
As the drought watch and red flag warnings continue in New York City, local leaders are cracking down on potential fire risks ...
Red Flag Warning returns today for NYC area. Map shows greatest fire risk.
A Red Flag Warning​ is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
NYC air quality unhealthy as smoke blankets tri-state; mayor bans park grilling
Wildfires continue to burn around the tri-state as red flag warnings remain and drought conditions persist. The fires are ...
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Prospect Park wildfire scorches two acres amid record-breaking dry spell
More than 100 firefighters battled a brush fire in Prospect Park on Friday night that charred two acres of greenery, ...
Wildfires prompt concern over air quality in NYC
New York City has extended its red flag warning through 6 p.m. Saturday, according to a notice on the NotifyNYC social media ...