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New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires
Dariel Vasquez died when tree fell on him as he battled major brush fire along the New York-New Jersey border. A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief
The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
November wildfires rage in the Northeast and Trump critics fear retribution: Morning Rundown
Trump critics fear he may enter office looking for retribution.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
18-year-old dies while helping fight New Jersey wildfire
Officials in New Jersey say an 18-year-old parks employee has died while helping crews battle brush fires that have been fueled by prolonged dry conditions. Firefighters hope overnight rainfall ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought
The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall
The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control
As fire crews try to get the Jennings Creek Fire under control, the weather is making things difficult. Meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why the conditions are complicating the containment ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Deadly New York-New Jersey wildfire about 50% contained
Drought conditions in the New York area are still fueling the Jennings Creek Fire along the New York-New Jersey state line. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest from Hewitt, New Jersey.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Half of New Jersey wildfire contained as other fires break out
The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned nearly 4,300 acres. It's about half contained as firefighters have performed controlled burns, getting rid of dry vegetation that could otherwise ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
How firefighters are battling a New Jersey wildfire amid extreme drought conditions
Firefighters battling the Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey have the wildfire about 70% contained after it's burned 4,700 acres. The entire state of New Jersey is facing moderate to extreme drought ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Dry weather and wind contributing to elevated wildfire conditions throughout Northeast
The National Weather Service warned Sunday that dry weather conditions, relative humidity and winds "will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread and ignition" in parts of New York, New ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
How Trump 2.0 might affect the wildfire crisis: ‘The harms will be more lasting’
As the US grapples with smoky skies, Trump is solidifying an anti-science agenda – here are the challenges ahead. In the days that followed Donald Trump’s election win, flames roared through ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
‘Danger in my back yard’: residents in a wildfire-prone California town eye more Yosemite tourism with unease
As a new glamping development seeks to open in the region hammered by extreme weather, Mariposa locals are fighting back. Kathleen Armstrong saw the smoke curling above the tree-covered horizon and ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
18-year-old parks employee killed while battling New York wildfire
An 18-year-old New York state employee was killed Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County's Sterling Forest.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Gusty Winds Stoke 5,000-Acre Wildfire at New York-New Jersey Border
Known as the Jennings Creek fire, it started Friday and quickly spread. The rugged terrain has made it more difficult for emergency workers to respond.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Fears of new wildfires grow amid record-setting dry conditions across US
Firefighters battle fires from California to New York, while lack of rain could threaten drinking water supplies . Record-setting dry conditions in some parts of the US are raising fears of new ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Crews making big gains in fight against New York-New Jersey wildfire
The Jennings Creek Fire on the New York-New Jersey border is now about 70% contained after burning more than 4,700 acres. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Over 150 homes evacuated as wildfire risk persists across historically dry Northeast
An elevated risk for the spread of wildfires continues Monday as swaths of the Northeast grapple with blazes, winds and dry conditions — but respite may come later this week with some much-needed ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Officials warn fire risk remains high in Northeast as Jennings Creek wildfire comes under control
The Jennings Creek wildfire that's burned for 10 days along the New York-New Jersey border is now mostly contained, but conditions are still primed for fire in the Northeast. CBS News New York ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire
Residents of the Hawaii town devastated by last year's wildfire are awaiting the return of one of the nation's most prestigious basketball tournaments with mixed feelingsSports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Palantir’s stock is moving to the Nasdaq. Why investors are cheering the move.
The change positions Palantir for entry into the Nasdaq 100 index, after it joined the S&P 500 several months back.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
As Elon Musk Moved to the Right, His Businesses Moved to Texas
The billionaire has rapidly transformed parts of the state, shocking even development-friendly officials: “It was like, ‘Voilà, Elon is here.’”Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Why tech’s titans are moving right
Whatever the outcome of this election, Democrats should realize that Silicon Valley is fleeing from them — and for good reason.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Trump Makes His First Moves
Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Brianna killer's move to same school was handled properly, rules coroner
A coroner finds schools could not have foreseen that moving Scarlett Jenkinson would lead to murder.Top stories - BBC News - October 25