Jennings Creek wildfire forces extension of Orange County, N.Y. state of emergency
Residents in Orange County are dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire​.
Jennings Creek wildfire now nearly 90 percent contained
The Village of Greenwood Lake said in a Facebook post, Residents on EDGEMERE Avenue are being requested to evacuate at this time. Residents north of 42 Edgemere may evacuate by their personal vehicles. However, Residents from 32 to 42 Edgemere will be provided transportation out by a Warwick Dial a Bus.
Community rallies as Jennings Creek wildfire rages on
As the Jennings Creek wildfire continues to threaten communities near Greenwood Lake, local residents are stepping up to support firefighters and evacuees affected by the ongoing crisis. PIX11’s Cory McGinnis reports on the remarkable community spirit shining through in these challenging times.
Jennings Creek wildfire prompts evacuations in Orange County, New York
Some residents in Warwick, Orange County were asked to evacuate Saturday due to the Jennings Creek wildfire. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, winds caused the fire to escape containment Saturday evening near Edgemere Avenue.
Jennings Creek fire: Orange County state of emergency extended, smoke drifts to Rockland
As the fight to contain the Jennings Creek wildfire continued Sunday, officials announced that the state of emergency for Orange County would be extended, and Greenwood Lake Union Free School District would remain closed Monday.
Live updates: Jennings Creek wildfire now 50% contained; elevated risk remains in NJ
Efforts to contain the Jennings Creek Wildfire continued Wednesday with a new set of challenges on its sixth day near the New Jersey-New York border.
Jennings Creek wildfire is 88% contained, New York DEC says
The Jennings Creek wildfire is now 88% contained since it started burning last week, the New York State DEC said.
Firefighters are closer to taming the Jennings Creek wildfire
Firefighters are getting closer to taming a wildfire burning across the New Jersey-New York border, increasing their encirclement of the hard-to-access blaze.
Jennings Creek Wildfire on NY-NJ border nearly contained
A massive wildfire burning along New Jersey’s border with New York, leaving nearby cities shrouded in a smoky smell, is nearly contained but continues to smolder.
Jennings Creek wildfire at N.J.-N.Y. border is 50% contained with Garden State now under drought warning
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
New York wildfire breaks through, 160 homes evacuated as blazes keep Northeast at risk
The National Weather Service issued a special statement Sunday warning about the elevated risk of wildfires spreading in some New Jersey counties.
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Jennings Creek wildfire: school closings, air quality, evacuations
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Fire crews are still fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has burned 5,304 acres as of Sunday ...
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Fire Weather Watch: Jennings Creek wildfire prompts voluntary evacuations, updates, forecast
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Jennings Creek wildfire has burned 5,207 ...
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Jennings Creek fire: Greenwood Lake and Wah-Ta-Wah Park residents evacuate overnight
The battle against the Jennings Creek wildfire in Orange County, New York continues Sunday following voluntary ...
How long will the wildfire smoke last in North Jersey?
For yet another day, smoke from the Jennings Creek Wildfire is blanketing parts of North Jersey, leaving residents wondering when relief will come.
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Jennings Creek: Fire lines hold overnight, wildfire in Orange County still 88% contained
"Although there is no immediate evacuation ordered at this moment, we are asking residents in this area to remain prepared ...
N.J. wildfire mostly contained, but high winds pose new threat
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Saturday as high winds are expected across the state that could jeopardize containment of the 2,000 acre blaze.
Residents Evacuated Because of Fire on New York-New Jersey Border
The voluntary evacuation plan was put in place in areas affected by the Jennings Creek wildfire. Officials encouraged residents of 165 homes to move out temporarily.
Voluntary evacuation issued for 130 families as Jennings Creek Fire jumps containment line
Officials asked 130 families in Orange County, N.Y., to evacuate to a shelter as a precaution after the nearly-contained Jennings Creek Fire jumped a containment line. The move Saturday gave ...