Dariel Vasquez, killed battling wildfire near N.Y.-N.J. border, remembered as "young man full of promise, hope and dedication"
More has been learned about the teen New York Parks Department employee who was killed while fighting a wildfire in Passaic County, New Jersey on Saturday.
Remembering Dariel Vasquez: 18-Year-Old HS Baseball Team Captain Killed In NY/NJ Wildfire
Shock and sadness spread following the death of 18-year-old firefighter Dariel Vasquez, who was killed on Saturday, Nov. 9, while bravely battling the Jennings Creek Wildfire that spread from New Jersey into Greenwood Lake,
Rockland County community mourns Dariel Vasquez, teen killed fighting wildfire
The Rockland County community gathered Monday to honor the life of 18-year-old Dariel Vasquez, a New York State Parks employee and recent Ramapo High School graduate, who tragically lost his life while fighting a wildfire in Sterling Forest.
Dariel Vasquez, killed fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire, remembered by Rockland County community
People gathered at Ramapo High School on Monday to remember 18-year-old Dariel Vasquez, a state parks aide who died while assisting at the fire scene​.
Rockland community to hold vigil for Spring Valley teen killed while battling wildfire
Dariel Vasquez, a 2024 graduate of Ramapo High and Rockland Senior Male Athlete of the year, was killed while battling a wildfire on the NY/NJ border.
Community remembers Dariel Vasquez, killed fighting brush fire in Greenwood Lake
The balloons and candles, pictures and young faces made it so clear that Dariel Vasquez was just a teenager - an 18-year-old only beginning. The memorial was very emotional with friends and family wiping tears and comforting one another.
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Firefighter, 18, killed while battling huge N.J.-N.Y. wildfire was hit by falling tree
Dariel Vasquez was working in Sterling Forest Greenwood Lake, New York at about 3:45 p.m., when the tree fell, New York ...
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Dariel Vasquez, Ramapo HS baseball star, killed fighting forest fire in Sterling Forest
Rockland County resident and Ramapo High School graduate Dariel Vasquez was killed Nov. 9 while battling a forest fire in ...
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High School Baseball Captain, 18, Chose to Fight Wildfires and Died Trying to Protect Others, Family Says
Family said Dariel Vasquez was “born into a family known for community service” and “embraced this legacy wholeheartedly" ...
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New York imposes statewide temporary burn ban amid ongoing wildfires. 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 ...
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Rockland community holds vigil for Spring Valley teen killed while battling wildfire
Dariel Vasquez, an aide with the New York State Parks Department, was just 18 years old when he died while volunteering ...
‘True community hero.’ 18-year-old parks employee dies battling NY forest fire, cops say
His bravery and selflessness in those last moments were a reflection of his pure heart and unwavering commitment to others.” ...
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72 dozen eggs and 60 pounds of bacon: Greenwood Lake community contributes to fight against 5,000-acre wildfire
News about the fire has affected Planet Pizza owner Jamris Guerra, especially when he heard about the death of a young State ...
Wildfire map: Track the latest wildfires in New York
At least three wildfires have impacted the area in the last three weeks, including the ongoing Jennings Creek fire in ...
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Race to contain Jennings Creek fire along N.Y., N.J. border continues
Officials say the fire is about 20% contained. New York state forest ranger Dariel Vasquez, 18, was killed battling the ...