FDNY creates task force, will use drones in fight against rash of brush fires
The parks provide refuge for residents of a go-go-go city. But they also make the area more prone to brush fires during ...
FDNY creates new task force to focus solely on rampant NYC brush fires
An elite team of FDNY fire marshals, fire protection inspectors, and drone operators is being pulled together to combat the ...
NYC Weather: Rain possible this week as city endures frequent brush fires
According to the AccuWeather website, Staten Island will finally experience some rain “late Wednesday night through Thursday ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Fire Weather Watch: Forecast, updates, maps of NJ and NY wildfires
A Fire Weather Watch will once again be in effect this weekend as the New York City Tri-State is the driest it’s been in ...
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Red flag warning throughout NYC region as historic drought brings threat of more fire
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning on Saturday for the entire New York City region — illustrating ...
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‘Be vigilant.’ Red Flag Warning in effect until 6 p.m. on LI as dry weather persists
Red Flag Warning issued for critical fire weather conditions Saturday on Long Island. Officials say strong winds could lead to more possible brush fires because of the ongoing dry conditions. They're ...
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Ring camera footage purportedly shows Medford vol lighting fire
The video shows the driver of a compact sedan pulling off Mount Vernon Avenue in Medford and heading into nearby brush with a ...
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Riverhead supervisor declares state of emergency banning all outdoor fires in town due to critical fire weather conditions
Riverhead Supervisor Tim Hubbard today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the Town of Riverhead with ...
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Red Flag Warning issued for Saturday as brushfire risk escalates across LI
Firefighters from across Long Island have been battling brushfires. Unusually dry conditions have caused these fires to spark in some areas.
Central NY now at high risk for wildfires as dry spell continues
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The number of counties considered at high risk for the spread of wildfires has grown to include much of Central New York. And with dry and windy conditions expected for days to come, ...