'Major progress' made in battling, containing wildfire near Greenwood Lake
Things are going in the right direction when it comes to extinguishing the wildfire at the New York/New Jersey border, according to first responders. That's especially the case in and around Greenwood Lake.
Greenwood Lake schools close due to Jennings Creek brush fire
GREENWOOD LAKE - The Greenwood Lake Union Free School District will be closed Thursday and Friday due to the ongoing Jennings Creek brush fire. Greenwood Lake Superintendent of Schools Sarah Hadden said the emergency declaration closing the schools was ...
Photos: Firefighters battle wildfire in Greenwood Lake area on NJ/NY border
Firefighters battle wildfire in Greenwood Lake area on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The fire has been spreading over the New Jersey and New York border.
Updated: Parks Worker Dies in Greenwood Lake, NY, Brush Fire
Original reports indicated that a forest ranger died, but the story has been updated to note the death of parks department worker. Officials confirmed the death of an 18-year-old Parks and Recreation Aid at the Jennings Creek Fire at Greenwood Lake in Orange County.
Wildfire update: Firefighters double containment, Greenwood Lake school closed
Local officials recommend residents consider leaving the area temporarily due to power outages, heavy smoke and accessibility issues, though no mandatory evacuations are in place.
Jennings Creek Wildfire closes Greenwood Lake schools for the rest of the week; progress continues
The Jennings Creek Wildfire continued to grow along the New York-New Jersey border on Thursday, but progress is being made to contain it. Officials said Wednesday evening that 4,383 acres are on fire -- including 2,
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US: Firefighting Helicopter Draws Water from Greenwood Lake Amid Orange County Blaze
A striking video shows a helicopter from the Good Will Fire Department scooping water from Greenwood Lake to support efforts ...
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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 ...
New York forest ranger dies battling wildfire near Greenwood Lake
Crews continued battling several wildfires in northern New Jersey and Orange County, New York on Sunday.The Jennings Creek ...
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Hochul issues statewide burn ban, visits Greenwood Lake as wildfires continue in NY
A check-in station for firefighters at the Greenwood Lake Fire District. New York Governor Kathy Hochul stopped by the ...
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Did you smell smoke outside on Sunday? Officials say it might be from a large forest fire in Greenwood Lake, N.Y.
Local fire officials say smoke from a wildfire raging along the border of New York and New Jersey reached the skies above the ...
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Fire officials: Fire near Greenwood Lake grows to 5,000 acres, expected to spread further
Firefighters say the wildfire they're trying to contain along the border between New York New Jersey will spread further as they're facing exhaustion.
NY Parks employee killed in Greenwood Lake fire: State police
An 18-year-old died while fighting a 2,000-acre wildfire burning in New York and New Jersey, according to the New York State ...
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Greenwood Lake honors area veterans
On Veterans Day, November 11, a memorial service was held at the Greenwood Lake Arthur Finnegan American Legion Post 1443.
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Planned power, heat shutoff in area of Greenwood Lake fire. The latest
County officials announced a planned power, heating services shutoff starting at 8 a.m. Thursday as crews move into position to fight wildfire.