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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.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park
This summer, wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park, forcing thousands to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. Experts even speculate that a fire tornado, formed by the perfect mix ...Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.
The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
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 -
Why the name of a national park was switched from Snowdonia to Eryri
For many Welsh speakers, Eryri and Yr Wyddfa are the names they have used all along.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Latino mobile home park residents denounce conditions, allege discrimination
Latino residents in Ohio and Colorado have filed lawsuits or complaints as experts warn of the risks, especially financial, of renting or buying manufactured homes in mobile parks.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Disney is turning record parks profits — even before its big expansions
Disney is breaking ground on new additions and updates to its theme parks, but it will be several years before they become available to the public.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago