Jennings Creek wildfire forces extension of Orange County, N.Y. state of emergency
Residents in Orange County are dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire​.
DEC: Orange County wildfire spreads past line, still 88% contained
The Jennings Creek fire has spread nearly 100 acres further since Saturday, but the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said the fire is still about 88% contained. They also confirmed that although the fire breached a containment line Saturday night,
Long Island firefighters go to upstate Orange County to help fight wildfire
The firefighters are encountering rough terrain while battling the wildfire that has burned more than seven square miles across New York and New Jersey, a Suffolk fire official said.
Jennings Creek wildfire prompts evacuations in Orange County, New York
Some residents in Warwick, Orange County were asked to evacuate Saturday due to the Jennings Creek wildfire. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, winds caused the fire to escape containment Saturday evening near Edgemere Avenue.
State of emergency extended in Orange County due to Jennings Creek wildfire | Team coverage
The fire has impacted more than 5,200 acres along the New York-New Jersey border. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger spoke to worried residents in Greenwood Lake and Warwick.
Orange County wildfire largely contained but still a hazard: VIDEO
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Jennings Creek wildfire now nearly 90 percent contained
The Village of Greenwood Lake said in a Facebook post, Residents on EDGEMERE Avenue are being requested to evacuate at this time. Residents north of 42 Edgemere may evacuate by their personal vehicles. However, Residents from 32 to 42 Edgemere will be provided transportation out by a Warwick Dial a Bus.
Jennings Creek wildfire at N.J.-N.Y. border is 50% contained with Garden State 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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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 ...
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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.
Breaking: Coal Fire reported in Orange County on Nov. 17
A new wildfire was reported today at 6:56 a.m. in Orange County. Coal Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there ...
Flags flown at half-staff to honor 18-year-old killed in wildfire
Flags are being flown at half-staff outside state buildings on Monday to honor the life of 18-year-old wildfire victim Dariel ...
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 ...
Jennings Creek fire: Orange County state of emergency extended, smoke drifts to Rockland
The battle against the Jennings Creek wildfire in Orange County, New York continues Sunday following voluntary evacuations in ...
How long will the wildfire smoke last in North Jersey?
For yet another day, smoke from the Jennings Creek Wildfire is blanketing parts of North Jersey, leaving residents wondering ...
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Major wildfire on NY-NJ border mostly contained but still an emergency, officials say
The Jennings Creek wildfire was 90% contained in Jersey and 69% contained in New York, according to authorities.