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Jennings Creek wildfire 'boxed in by fire lines'

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.

Yahoo · 5h

Fire crews post up at staging areas near Jennings Creek wildfire at Greenwood Lake

In Orange County, crews from throughout New York and New Jersey check in at a staging area set up at Greenwood Lake Fire District.

YAHOO!News · 15h

Jennings Creek wildfire: school closings, air quality, evacuations

Fire crews are still fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has burned 5,304 acres as of Sunday evening. Progress was made throughout the day, with over 60,000 gallons of water dropped onto the hot ground via helicopters.

Jennings Creek Wildfire, Sterling Forest State Park

ABC 7 New York on MSN · 1h

Community comes together for funeral of parks employee killed battling Jennings Creek Wildfire

Dariel Vasquez is also being honored at the state level as Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered flags to be flown at half-staff.

Times Union on MSN · 2h

Jennings Creek Wildfire now ‘boxed in by fire lines’ as rangers continue to battle blaze

GREENWOOD LAKE — Smoke from the Jennings Creek Wildfire will continue to be noticeable throughout the day Monday as Department of Environmental Conservation rangers as well as military, police and volunteer fire companies try to contain the blaze, which has burned over 5,300 acres, according to an update posted by the DEC.

CBS New York on MSN · 13m

New York State Parks aide killed in wildfire remembered during emotional funeral

The funeral for Dariel Vasquez, the 18-year-old New York State Parks aide who died fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire, was held Monday.

U.S. Northeast faces renewed wildfire threat

NBC News on MSN · 2h

Over 150 homes evacuated as wildfire risk persists across historically dry Northeast

An elevated risk for the spread of wildfires continues Monday as swathes of the Northeast grapples with blazes, winds, and dry conditions — but respite may come later this week with some much-needed rain.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

U.S. Northeast faces renewed wildfire threat as some are asked to evacuate their homes

Windy conditions have renewed a wildfire that escaped a containment line and prompted a voluntary evacuation for a small number of houses in a community near the New York-New Jersey border

Penn Live · 1d

US Northeast faces renewed wildfire threat amid voluntary evaluations

The New York Parks Department says the voluntary evacuation on Saturday impacted about 165 houses in Warwick, New York, as firefighters continued working to tame the Jennings Creek blaze.

6abc News1h

Jennings Creek Wildfire along New Jersey-New York border now 90% contained

Firefighters faced a setback after dry and windy conditions reignited parts of the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which is now 90% contained.

News 12 Networks6h

Wildfire Update: State of emergency continues in Orange County; Greenwood Lake schools remain closed

News 12’s Lisa LaRocca reports that firefighters have contained 90% of the blaze but Greenwood Lake schools remain closed ...

Daily Voice Columbia County NY on MSN1h

New Update: Evacuations Continue As Wildfire Jumps Containment Lines In Warwick

Volunteer evacuations occurred in the Hudson Valley over the weekend due to a 5,000-acre wildfire that expanded winds and ...

News 12 (Video) on MSN1d

Greenwood Lake wildfire latest: Some Edgemere Avenue, Wah-ta-Wah Park residents asked to evacuate

The evacuation site will be Greenwood Lake Middle School located at 1247 Lakes Rd. Pets are welcome at the shelter.

News 12 Networks2d

Exclusive: News 12 joins rescuers on Greenwood Lake fire line for close-up look at wildfire attack

Firefighters are stationed every few feet; tasked with ensuring the fire doesn’t spread past the containment zone.

Jennings Creek fire: Greenwood Lake and Wah-Ta-Wah Park residents evacuate overnight

The battle against the Jennings Creek wildfire in Orange County, New York continues Sunday following voluntary evacuations in ...

ABC 7 New York on MSN14h

Hundreds of residents asked to evacuate near Greenwood Lake wildfire

A state of emergency continues in Orange County, New York after hundreds of residents were asked to voluntarily evacuate while flames breached a line that firefighters created to act as a buffer ...

Warwick Advertiser18h

Greenwood Lake schools to reopen Tuesday

Greenwood Lake Union Free School District Superintendent Sarah Hadden announced Monday that the school district will ...

3hon MSN

Hundreds hope to return home as firefighters battle wildfire in NY, NJ

Hundreds of wildfires and brush fires have burned across the Northeast as the region struggles under a historic drought.

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