Wildfires and Drought Ravage the Northeast, in Maps
Wildfires in New York City. Extreme drought in New Jersey. Millions of residents in several states urged to cut back water usage. This fall’s unseasonably warm weather has led to severely dry conditions with effects rippling throughout the Northeast.
Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos
Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos More than 58% of the Northeast is in moderate drought or worse, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning and blazes out West
New Jersey’s governor declared a drought warning. Black Hawk helicopters scooped water from a lake to dump on a forest fire burning in New York state.
Drought warning declared in New Jersey amid persistent dry conditions, wildfires
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
Wildfires burn in New York and New Jersey as red flag warnings are triggered across Northeast
Across the country in California, the Mountain Fire continues to burn in Ventura County. Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings Tuesday in the Northeast and firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,
New Jersey issues drought warning as youth is charged with starting wildfire
New Jersey’s governor declared a drought warning Wednesday, and authorities revealed they’ve charged a youth with starting one of many wildfires that has plagued the state in recent
New Jersey moves to drought warning, as wildfires rage
The drought warning is N.J.'s first in nearly a decade. Officials urged voluntary conservation and water systems face additional oversight.
Emergency drought warning in New Jersey as fire rages
A fire is burning along the New Jersey-New York border as an emergency drought warning emerges. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.
NJ declares drought warning as water levels drop, wildfires burn
New Jersey declared a statewide drought warning Wednesday, as water levels dropped throughout the state and several wildfires continued burning.
New drought monitor has bad news for tri-state, with little hope for improvement soon
Severe drought conditions have taken over the majority of the metro New York City area. The last time severe drought ...
NYC drought warning expected soon: What it could mean for New Yorkers
The historic stretch of dry weather in New York City has put the area under a drought watch, but how long until it becomes a ...
New York City Fire Map Shows Where Over 200 Fires Have Started
The record-breaking statistics come as several Northeast states battle extremely dry conditions and multiple wildfires.
New York Drought Conditions Fan Flames, Spur Water Saving
New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without ...
'Climate change is real': New York parks employee killed as historic drought fuels blazes
MORRISTOWN, N.J. − A parks employee was killed battling blazes that stretched from New Jersey into New York over the weekend ...
New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in more than 20 years
New York City is under a drought watch during an exceptionally warm and dry Autumn that is affecting the Northeast.
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When was the last drought in New York City?
A warning would push for more voluntary water-saving actions. City agencies would be asked to implement drought protocols ...
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Severe drought takes hold across the Tri-State
Most of the Tri-State area, including New York City, is now in a severe drought, according to the Drought Center.
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Fires in NYC parks are common. The drought is making them bigger and more frequent.
Parks department data shows firefighters responded to more than 400 fires in city parks between 2020 and August 2024.
Deadly blaze near New York-New Jersey border has risk of spreading, forecasters warn
A wildfire that's consumed thousands of acres is about 20% contained. Forecasters are warning of an increased risk of spread ...