New York state parks worker dies responding to wildfire in Orange County
A state parks worker was killed Saturday while responding to a large wildfire in Orange County that originated across the border in New Jersey.
New York forest ranger dies battling wildfire near Greenwood Lake
A New York forest ranger was killed battling a wildfire that is burning near Greenwood Lake in Orange County and northern New Jersey.
New York State Parks Worker Dies While Fighting Wildfire
The employee, Dariel Vasquez, was killed while fighting a fire in Sterling Forest in Greenwood Lake, N.Y., the New York State Police said in a statement late Saturday. Steve Neuhaus, the Orange County executive, said that Mr. Vasquez was helping to clear trees and shrubs, which are fuel for a fire, from a wooded area when a tree fell and hit him.
New York parks employee dies fighting fires; air quality warnings are issued in New York and New Jersey
Authorities are reporting the death of a New York parks employee battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states.
Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire
In Southern California, crews northwest of Los Angeles made progress Sunday against a fire that prompted thousands of residents to flee and destroyed more than 130 structures.
Fire crews battle wildfires on both U.S. coasts; 1 death in New York
Fire crews on both coasts of the United States continued battling wildfires on Sunday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee and another in Southern California that destroyed more than 130 structures and damaged dozens more.
18-year-old NY parks worker dies fighting wildfires
An 18-year-old New York parks employee died Saturday while battling one of many wildfires burning through several thousand acres across the tri-state. Dariel Vasquez had been deployed to Sterling Forest in Orange County,
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As wildfire burns in Orange County, New York officials warn of dry conditions, urge water conservation
On Friday night, about 100 firefighters responded to a brush fire that burned two acres of Prospect Park. The next day, an ...
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‘Always willing to travel and help’: Allegany County firefighters aid Orange County, NY wildfire response
WELLSVILLE, N.Y. — 35 volunteer firefighters in Allegany County just returned from a 21-hour workday fighting wildfires in ...
Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years
A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parades.
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 ...
Montour Falls Fire Department postpones open house to fight Orange County wildfire
A planned open house for the Montour Falls Fire Department to see a new fire truck and discuss plans for a new roofing ...
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Orange County fire spreads, Ulster fire 95% contained
“Right now New York state is facing the largest wildfire since 2008,” Hochul said. “Our greatest concern is the Jennings ...
New York state now under statewide burn ban
The state of New York is under a burn ban due to the wildfire that continues to rage across Orange County near the New Jersey ...
As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief
The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday ...
Millions in New York Told To Limit Exercise As Wildfire Smoke Hits
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued an air quality alert for the New York City metro ...
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Bright Orange Object With Glowing Trail Seen Over New York State
Recently, several residents reported something streaking across the sky, with one report even describing it as appearing like ...