Wildfires burn across drought-hit U.S. Northeast
Firefighters across the Northeastern U.S. are tackling a series of wildfires during an abnormally dry fall, impacting air quality from New York City to Philadelphia. The big picture: Much of the region is in drought and the National Weather Service warns dry and windy conditions "could lead to fires over portions of southern New England,
Firefighters Battle Blazes Across the Northeast as the U.S. Faces Record Drought
Back in the U.S., wildfires are raging on both the west and east coasts as recent data shows all but two states are facing historic drought conditions. An 18-year-old firefighter, Dariel Vasquez, died Saturday while battling the Jennings Creek fire in New York and New Jersey.
Firefighters battle wildfires on both coasts
From New Jersey to California, wildfires are continuing to rage on both coasts and despite current weather conditions offering some relief, the situation is far from over. NBC News’ George Solis and Michelle Grossman report on the latest efforts by firefighters to stop the wildfires.
Firefighters battle N.J./N.Y. wildfire in difficult terrain
The deadly Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn near the New York border. Authorities said Monday afternoon the 5,000-acre fire is 20% contained, with 10% containment in both New York and New Jersey.
One dead as firefighters battle New York-New Jersey wildfire
Firefighters are currently battling the Jennings Creek wildfire in Sterling Forest State Park on the border between the US states of New York and New Jersey. A young state forest ranger died during the firefighting efforts on Saturday.
Historic drought fuels blazes across northeast as wildfires burn on both coasts
Firefighters from coast to coast are battling wildfires even as the country begins to prepare for the holiday season, with fires in New Jersey covering thousands of acres in tinderbox conditions created by a historic drought.
Firefighters across U.S. battle blazes from coast to coast as flames claim lives and homes
Fire crews on both coasts of the United States continued to battle wildfires this weekend, with flames claiming lives and property from New Jersey to Southern California. In the Northeast, a blaze at the New York-New Jersey border killed an 18-year-old parks employee,
Return of US drought delays cattle-herd rebuilding, hurting Tyson Foods
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US Drought Map Shows Which States Are Worst Affected
Over 73 percent of land across the entire U.S. and Puerto Rico was under some degree of drought as of October 29.
Drought conditions cover a record swath of the U.S. What to know.
But rounds of heavy rain and severe weather over the past week indicate the peak of drought conditions is passing.
In a Record, All but Two U.S. States Are in Drought
Almost the entire United States faced drought conditions during the last week of October. Only Alaska and Kentucky did not ...
Climate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study
Climate change-induced warming is drying out the America West by not only reducing precipitation, but also accelerating ...
Experts answer key questions about this unending drought
The ever-expanding drought in New England has reached critical levels in Massachusetts and is worsening in Rhode Island, ...
Climate change identified as main driver of worsening drought in the Western United States
New research shows global warming has become the dominant driver of worsening drought in the western United States.
Drought assistance program will continue to be available, despite heavy rainfall
When the assistance program was first approved in October, 79% of Oklahoma was experiencing some level of drought.
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Lost Town Emerges From US Lake During Drought
Visitors have caught a rare glimpse of the historic 200-year-old Great Crossings Bridge in Pennsylvania as a severe drought ...
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Camelback Resort's 10th annual Ullr Fest canceled due to drought, burn bans
We appreciate your understanding during this time.” The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map, issued Thursday, Nov. 7, and ...
Upstate New York is close to drought conditions. Will things improve?
Those conditions can cause lawns to brown early, surface water levels to decline and gardens to wilt. If conditions worsen to ...