What is Red Flag warning? New Jersey fire risk due to drought conditions
New Jersey has been experiencing a combination of dry forest grounds, dry air with relative humidity values and windy ...
'Treacherous conditions' in NYC: Firefighters battling record number of brush fires
The New York City fire department has responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week period.
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A series of major wildfires in New York and New Jersey in the United States...Air Quality 'Warning'
Fire officials explained that wildfires spread quickly due to severe drought and strong winds. Air quality warnings were in effect in some areas, including New York City and northeastern New Jersey, ...
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 ...
Northeast is facing an escalating wildfire threat as conditions expected to worsen
ALBANY — The Northeast is facing an escalating wildfire threat, with conditions expected to worsen later this week. The ...
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What to know about climate change and drought in the Philly region
Dry conditions and moderate droughts are a normal part of the mid-Atlantic’s climate. The Philadelphia region’s “drought of ...
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New York drought conditions fan flames, spur water saving
New York and other parts of the state north of the city are under a red flag warning for bush ... 20 years since a similar drought episode in the northeastern United States.