Brush Fires in Manhattan as Northeast Drought Worsens
A severe drought in the Northeast, that isn't expected to lessen up soon, has caused an "unprecedented number of brush fires" ...
“He was a great kid" – wildfires claim the life of teenage park ranger in New York state
Wildfires have claimed the life of a teenage park ranger, as blazes continue to rage across New York State. 18-year-old ...
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Fires in NYC parks are common. The drought is making them bigger and more frequent.
Parks department data shows firefighters responded to more than 400 fires in city parks between 2020 and August 2024.
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FDNY battles large brush fire, dangerous conditions, in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan
The fire ignited and spread rapidly across a large area of brush inside the park on Wednesday, and another fire in the park ...
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New York parks employee dies fighting wildfires as air quality warnings are issued
A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have ...
Brush fire erupts in Brooklyn's iconic Prospect Park amid prolonged drought
On Friday night, flames could be seen piercing through trees in the 526-acre New York City park in the middle of the borough.
FDNY battling brush fire in Prospect Park amid drought conditions
The FDNY said it was battling a brush fire at Prospect Park, with flames breaking out amid drought and windy conditions that have led to red flag warnings for nearly the entire tri-state area.
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FDNY battling brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park
BROOKLYN - Firefighters responded to a brush fire in Prospect Park on Friday evening, the FDNY said. The fire started just ...