Study finds wildfires pose health risks to pregnant women
The results of a 12-year study involving 400,000 pregnant women found that breathing polluted air during the second trimester increases the risk of premature birth.
NJ wildfire update: When will the fire threat end? Updates, forecast
High fire danger impacting millions of people across New York and New Jersey is forecast to last through the weekend, as the ...
Jennings Creek wildfire at the N.J.-N.Y. 30% is contained; Garden State is now under Drought Warning
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
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New York imposes statewide temporary burn ban amid ongoing wildfires. The latest
As efforts to battle a wildfire on the New Jersey/New York border continue, much of southern New York is now under a red flag ...
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New York statewide burn ban effected due to dry conditions
A New York state-wide burn ban went into effect Tuesday, and will continue until Nov. 30, due to increased risk of wildfires ...
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Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY
Firefighters managed to contain a large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Friday night, officials with the New York City Fire Department said. Four engine companies will remain on the scene ...
Why Did Brooklyn’s Biggest Park Light Up in Flames?
In Brooklyn’s Prospect Park on Sunday, onlookers gawked at a charred hilltop, where newly fallen leaves had already obscured the scorched earth of Friday’s 2-acre brushfire. Some respected two “Do Not ...
Wildfire threat remains extreme as rain continues to evade tri-state area
After meager rainfall Sunday night, we’re back to extreme fire danger in the tri-state area Tuesday.  A red flag warning is ...
Wildfires and drought watch force grilling ban in NYC Parks
As the drought watch and red flag warnings continue in New York City, local leaders are cracking down on potential fire risks ...