Jennings Creek Wildfire now 75% contained in New Jersey

Dozens of animals saved from Jennings Creek fire. Here's how you can help wildlife rescuers.
The massive fire that continues to burn in New Jersey and New York is taking a serious toll on the area's wildlife. A group trained in rehabilitating animals says it has been responding to nonstop calls.
Dozens of animals rescued from Jennings Creek fire burning in New Jersey and New York
The massive Jennings Creek fire that continues to burn in New Jersey and New York is taking a serious toll on the area's wildlife. A group trained in rehabilitating animals says it has been responding to nonstop calls.
Live updates: Jennings Creek Wildfire now 75% contained in New Jersey
Check here for updates throughout the day Thursday as the Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and New York.
Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years
A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parades.
NJ making progress against Jennings Creek Wildfire
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said it is making good progress against the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which has been burning since Saturday. The fire remains 50% contained in New Jersey and approximately 30% contained in New York.
The science of fighting wildfires: See how firefighters are attacking Jennings Creek fire
Containing the Jennings Creek Wildfire was always going to be an issue due to the terrain. Here is how firefighters are doing so in New Jersey.
Drought Warning in NJ as Jennings Creek fire continues to burn along NY border
There has been no significant rain since September, creating very dry conditions and dry fallen leaves on the ground. New Jersey issued a drought warning on Wednesday.
Firefighters making progress against Jennings Creek wildfire
Firefighters have made progress battling the Jennings Creek wildfire, New York State Park Police said Thursday. The fire is raging in the Sterling Forest State Park, and has impacted Passaic and Orange Counties.
Jennings Creek Wildfire burns along New Jersey-New York Border
Drone video provides bird’s-eye view of hot spots alongside Greenwood Lake in Hewitt, New Jersey, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Live updates as the Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and New York
Check here for updates throughout the day Thursday as the Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and New York.
Jennings Creek fire: Nearly 5,000 acres burned across NY, NJ
The Jennings Creek fire has burned nearly 5,000 acres as New Jersey sees its driest conditions in 120 years, according to the state's Forest Fire Service.
Intense effort to contain Jennings Creek Fire may push heavy smoke into towns
Schools and roads are closed as Greenwood Lake prepares for heavy smoke caused by firefighters' big push against the Jennings ...
Jennings Creek fire in Northeast now 50% contained; brush fires ignite in Manhattan
The FDNY said it has responded to 229 brush fires since Oct. 29, calling it the most in city history over a two-week stretch.
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'Smoke jumpers' from out west to be brought in to Jennings Creek fire fight. The latest
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus declared a state of emergency Wednesday evening following a weeklong effort to control ...
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Jennings Creek Wildfire closes Greenwood Lake schools for the rest of the week, fire 50% contained
The district's two schools will be closed as anticipated conditions mean, "there is going to be much more smoke in the area ...
Smell smoke? Wind shift wafts Jennings Creek fire smoke across North Jersey
As winds shift, residents in areas particularly in Sussex County on Thursday sucked in the pungent smell of smoke from the ...
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Jennings Creek fire in NY remains uncontained, students head back to school. 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 ...
Crews battle 'rapid spread' conditions against Jennings Creek fire in Northeast
The fire was 30% contained, but suppressing efforts were hampered by dry air and foliage that serves as tinder after two ...