Dangerous air quality hits New York as brush fires erupt in Northeast

Wildfires brought on by extreme dry conditions have left parts of the East Coast in a dangerous haze this weekend.

No new red flag warnings, but fire danger persists throughout Northeast

For the first time in days, the Northeast was under no red flag warnings, but officials cautioned that fire danger in the region remains high.

New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island

A volunteer firefighter on Long Island, New York, was arrested Tuesday after he intentionally started a brush fire, authorities said.

Brush fire breaks out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park as Northeast drought continues

A brush fire broke out Friday night in Prospect Park, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, amid a drought that has been plaguing the northeastern U.S. for weeks.

Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality

Pakistani officials say dangerously poor air quality has forced the provincial government in Lahore to close primary schools for a week

World - ABC News - November 4

Wind-whipped California brush fire out of control and spreading 'dangerously fast'

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."

Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water

Zebra mussels, hydrilla, and now a water flea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir.

Tech - Wired - November 9

Tensions erupt over US audit quality

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse publicly clash with accounting regulator Christina Ho

World - Financial Times - November 4

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

World - ABC News - November 1

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

Health - ABC News - November 1

New Delhi gasping as air quality reaches severe levels, enveloping India's capital in smog

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Row erupts over plan to charge €5 to enter fire-hit Notre Dame

Catholic church condemns idea of charging entrance fee when rebuilt cathedral reopens in December after five years. Weeks before its scheduled grand reopening after a devastating fire, Notre Dame ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Dire drought conditions in the Northeast add to wildfire danger

As dangerous wildfires continue to burn on both coasts, the Northeast is experiencing a historic drought that is expanding the fire danger. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and TODAY’s Al Roker monitors ...

Anti-Trump protests erupt across US from New York City to Seattle

Thousands of people take to streets to protest threats to reproductive rights and pledges of mass deportations. Protests against Donald Trump erupted in the US on Saturday as people on both coasts ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Northeast wildfires prompt new evacuations

The dry conditions across the Northeast are going from bad to worse with a new round of wildfires and evacuations. NBC News' George Solis reports from Greenwood Lake, New York.

Amtrak Suspends Service Between New York and New Haven Because of Fire

The blaze was apparently connected to an Amtrak substation in the Bronx. The operator said it expected normal service to resume at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Residents Evacuated Because of Fire on New York-New Jersey Border

The voluntary evacuation plan was put in place in areas affected by the Jennings Creek wildfire. Officials encouraged residents of 165 homes to move out temporarily.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Maps show drought and fire conditions in Northeast states

Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.

How dry conditions are fueling Northeast fires

Some Northeastern states have not seen the dry conditions fueling the current wildfires in nearly 120 years. The largest is burning along the New York-New Jersey border. CBS News national ...

Red Wings Have Hit Jackpot With Quality Defender

"Playing the kids" is paying off for the Detroit Red Wings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says

FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.

Brush Fire Burns in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan

The blaze in the park, at the northern tip of Manhattan, followed brush fires that burned in Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey over the past week.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Fire at upstate New York animal shelter kills all of its dogs

The cause of the fire that killed dozens of animals at the No Dogs Left Behind shelter in Canton, New York is under investigation.

New York’s Halloween Temperatures Hit Mid-to-Upper 70s

No need to wear extra layers this year. Temperatures in the city had reached the upper 70s by Thursday afternoon.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk

Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.

'Alarming' - creators hit back at Instagram lowering quality of less viewed videos

The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.

Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state

Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging residents to take precautions to help avoid sparking new blazes.

Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations

Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY

Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

Brush Fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Burns 2 Acres

The fire drew almost 100 firefighters, the commissioner said. The cause was not immediately determined.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

FDNY creates brush fire task force amid historic wildfires

New York is battling its largest wildfire in 16 years, with firefighters now containing about 90% of the affected areas. Officials warn that ongoing drought conditions and strong winds could ...

Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts again as residents to relocate from its danger zone

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted again, spewing a column of hot clouds 2,500 meters up from its peak three days after a midnight eruption killed nine people and injured dozens of ...

World - ABC News - November 6

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