Fueling Northeast Fires

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions

Wind gusts and low humidity are helping to fuel wildfires burning across the Northeast, with cities in the region on high alert Saturday.

Fires trigger red flag warnings in Northeast as crews continue to battle California blaze

Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings Tuesday in the Northeast and firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres.

Fire kills 153 people after fuel tanker crash in Nigeria

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Free speech is under attack — and the nation’s leaders are adding fuel to the fire

Freedom of expression is an abstract notion that only works when a citizenry understands it and commits to its functioning.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Hyundai Recalls Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Over Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Sudan's warring forces are escalating attacks and outsiders are `fueling the fire,' warns UN Chief

World - Yahoo News - October 28

One dead as flooding hits Italy's northeast flatlands

World - Yahoo News - October 20

Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires

Hundreds of fires are burning in New Jersey and Connecticut as the region experiences a spell of unusually warm fall weather.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Northeast US experiences unseasonably warm temps on Halloween

Record-breaking temperatures are blanketing the Northeast this Halloween, as children ditch the winter gear and enjoy summer weather while trick or treating. In New York City, the temperature ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

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 ...

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.

November wildfires rage in the Northeast and Trump critics fear retribution: Morning Rundown

Trump critics fear he may enter office looking for retribution.

Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos

Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.

A 7-year-old boy has been killed in a house explosion in northeast England

A 7-year-old boy has been killed and six people are hospitalized after an explosion inside a house in Newcastle, northeast England

World - ABC News - October 16

Death toll from Israeli strikes on villages in northeast Lebanon climbs to 45, local authorities say

World - ABC News - November 1

Brazil's federal police indict 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Brazil's federal police indict 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast

Brazil’s federal police have indicted 20 people for rock salt mining in the northeastern coastal city of Maceio that destroyed five urban neighborhoods and forced tens of thousands of people to ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Parts of Manipur state in northeast India shut down after 10 people killed by security forces

Ethnic organizations in parts of India’s violence-wracked northeastern state have shut schools and businesses to protest the killings of 10 people by paramilitary soldiers

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects Get Government Boost

The Department of Energy offered conditional loan guarantees worth about $3 billion for two sustainable aviation fuel projects in Montana and South Dakota.

Business - Inc. - October 17

AI Power Needs Fuel Demand for Nuclear Energy

Electricity providers are looking at revamping nuclear power generation as Big Tech energy needs increase.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Egypt increases fuel prices by 10% to 17%

Egypt has raised fuel prices by between 10% and 17%, a move likely to impact the cost of both goods and services

World - ABC News - October 18

Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives

Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.

How a Knack for Provocation Fueled Mark Robinson’s Rise

Recklessness has characterized Mr. Robinson’s online persona, his personal life and his rocky campaign for governor in North Carolina.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths

The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.

Fuel duty frozen but vehicle excise duty surges

Motoring organisations said chancellor’s reversal of planned fuel duty rises was ‘a big relief’

World - Financial Times - October 30

Harris says she's full of 'resolve,' urges supporters to accept election results

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation on Wednesday after losing the presidential election to former President Donald Trump.

What fueled Trump's victory and where Harris underperformed

President-elect Donald Trump's victory saw him win support from many different demographics, while Vice President Kamala Harris lost support among Latino voters. Major Garrett digs into the numbers.

California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration

Voters in the Democratic-run state overwhelmingly approved a measure to impose harsher sentences for crimes and were on their way to ousting two progressive district attorneys.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

'Crisis for referees and fuel for toxic fan conspiracies'

David Coote's alleged video on Liverpool and former manager Jurgen Klopp fuels conspiracy theorists who question referees' integrity, says Phil McNulty.

Trump win invigorates fossil fuel industry

Presented by American Chemistry Council — In the wake of Trump's victory, the industry is hopeful he’ll deliver on his promises and roll back regulations put in place by the Biden administration. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Latest in Fueling Northeast Fires

How dry conditions are fueling Northeast fires

Maps show drought and fire conditions in Northeast states

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

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

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

Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions

Fires trigger red flag warnings in Northeast as crews continue to battle California blaze

Fire kills 153 people after fuel tanker crash in Nigeria

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Sudan's warring forces are escalating attacks and outsiders are `fueling the fire,' warns UN Chief

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Dire drought conditions in the Northeast add to wildfire danger

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

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Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos

A 7-year-old boy has been killed in a house explosion in northeast England

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Brazil's federal police indict 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast

Brazil's federal police indict 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast

Parts of Manipur state in northeast India shut down after 10 people killed by security forces

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Harris says she's full of 'resolve,' urges supporters to accept election results

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