Evacuations partially lifted as crews continue to battle wildfire by Greenwood Lake
Orange County residents in more than 120 homes were asked to voluntarily evacuate over the weekend, as firefighters continue to battle a large wildfire along the New York-New Jersey border.
Some residents being asked to evacuate near Greenwood Lake fire
Some residents in Warwick, New York were asked to voluntarily evacuate on Saturday night after the wildfire in Greenwood Lake jumped one of the initial lines between 32 Edgemere and Wah Ta Wah Park. The Village of Greenwood Lake said in a Facebook post that residents on Edgemere Avenue were requested to evacuate.
Residents Evacuated Because of Fire on New York-New Jersey Border
The voluntary evacuation plan was put in place in areas affected by the Jennings Creek wildfire. Officials encouraged residents of 165 homes to move out temporarily.
Some residents asked to evacuate after Jennings Creek Fire jumps line
Warwick and Greenwood Lake issued voluntary evacuation orders for residents near the wildfire after it jumped a firebreak on Saturday night.
Warwick's Edgemere Avenue residents asked to evacuate to Greenwood Lake Middle School
Residents of Edgemere Avenue in Warwick, Orange County, are being encouraged to evacuate their homes Saturday after flames from the Jennings Creek wildfire, primarily located in Sterling Forest State Park, jumped containment lines and inched closer to a residential area.
UPDATED: Wildfire prompts evacuations in Greenwood Lake
The wildfire burning across the New Jersey-New York border jumped a containment line, prompting voluntary evacuations of residents in Greenwood Lake,
Jennings Creek fire in New York jumps containment line, residents evacuate
Over 100 New York families were asked to evacuate due to the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has been burning from Orange County to West Milford, New Jersey for over a week.
Jennings Creek Fire forces evacuations
Over 100 households voluntarily evacuated their homes this weekend due to the Jennings Creek Fire. FOX 5 NY’s Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Jennings Creek fire: Greenwood Lake and Wah-Ta-Wah Park residents evacuate overnight
Residents along Edgemere Avenue and in Wah-Ta-Wah Park were encouraged to evacuate Saturday night, affecting more than 160 houses. Greenwood Lake Middle School is being utilized as a shelter. According to an update posted at 10 a.
Evacuation orders issued to New York residents within path of burning Jennings Creek wildfire
The fire has scorched its way through almost 2,300 acres in New Jersey and about 2,400 acres in New York, according to firefighters.
Jennings Creek Wildfire and Drought Warning
Spread the loveThe Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to burn along the New York-New Jersey border, affecting over 4,383 acres. New Jersey has issued a drought warning due to the lack of significant rain since September.
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