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Evacuations partially lifted as crews continue to battle wildfire by Greenwood Lake

Orange County residents in more than 120 homes were asked to voluntarily evacuate over the weekend, as firefighters continue to battle a large wildfire along the New York-New Jersey border.

Times Herald-Record on MSN · 3d

'Thank you for your bravery': Greenwood Lake kids praise crews battling wildfire

The entire Greenwood Lake community is grateful to firefighters battling the Jennings Creek wildfire, including kids who made signs and cards.

Yahoo · 23h

Fire crews post up at staging areas near Jennings Creek wildfire at Greenwood Lake

In Orange County, crews from throughout New York and New Jersey check in at a staging area set up at Greenwood Lake Fire District.

YAHOO!News · 1d

Jennings Creek wildfire: school closings, air quality, evacuations

Fire crews are still fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has burned 5,304 acres as of Sunday evening. Progress was made throughout the day, with over 60,000 gallons of water dropped onto the hot ground via helicopters.

710 WOR on MSN · 19h

Jennings Creek Wildfire "Looked Like Hell On Earth" Before Sunday Night

New Jersey border were declared under control on Satruday, roared back to life Sunday, and were back under control on Monday. Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus talks about the effore to extinguish the inferno.

abc7NY · 2d

Jennings Creek wildfire now nearly 90 percent contained

The Jennings Creek wildfire is now nearly 90 percent contained, providing some relief for families who, just over 24 hours ago, were worried about the fate of their homes. Firefighters say a voluntary evacuation helped them protect more than 160 homes.

The Record, Bergen County on … · 4d

Updates: Jennings Creek Wildfire now 75% contained in New Jersey

Check here for updates throughout the day Thursday as the Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and New York.

News 12 (Video) on MSN14h

Funeral service held in Haverstraw for 18-year-old who died trying to contain Greenwood Lake wildfire

A funeral service for 18-year-old Dariel Vasquez was held Monday morning in Haverstraw at St. Peters Church. The 18-year-old worked with the state Parks and died earlier this month helping to contain ...

Rain on the way could spell relief for crews battling rash of Northeast wildfires

Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from ...

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Wildfire Update: State of emergency continues in Orange County; Greenwood Lake schools remain closed

News 12’s Lisa LaRocca reports that firefighters have contained 90% of the blaze but Greenwood Lake schools remain closed today, and several roadways are also closed. Xi Jinping lays out four ...

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Wildfire threat continues in much of the US Northeast as dry conditions persist

Firefighters in New York said Sunday that a voluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a ...

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Exclusive: News 12 joins rescuers on Greenwood Lake fire line for close-up look at wildfire attack

Firefighters are stationed every few feet; tasked with ensuring the fire doesn’t spread past the containment zone.

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Hochul issues statewide burn ban, visits Greenwood Lake as wildfires continue in NY

A check-in station for firefighters at the Greenwood Lake Fire District. New York Governor Kathy Hochul stopped by the ...

WPHL Philadelphia on MSN2h

Jennings Creek wildfire emergency extended in Orange County, New York

Officials have extended the state of emergency after residents in Orange County were asked to voluntarily evacuate from parts of Greenwood Lake due to the Jennings Creek Wildfire. The evacuation ...