New Jersey, Jennings Creek

Firefighters are closer to taming the wildfire that’s across the New Jersey-New York border
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.
Officials: Jennings Creek wildfire now 90% contained on New Jersey side
The New Jersey Forest Fire Services says that the Jennings Creek wildfire in Passaic County is now 90% contained on the New Jersey side of the fire. The fire, which spans across state lines into New York has been burning in the Sterling Forest since Saturday.
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.
Officials give an update on wildfires burning along the New Jersey-New York border
Firefighters say they are making progress against wildfires burning in the border between New York and New Jersey.
New Jersey Wildfire Update: Dozens of Structures Threatened
One of several wildfires in New Jersey has threatened 55 structures as it burns through the Pompton Lakes area.
New Jersey-New York wildfire keeps burning, fed by dry, windy conditions
Nov 12 (Reuters) - Strengthening winds and bone-dry conditions were hindering firefighters working to gain control of a stubborn wildfire burning in a forested stretch along the New York-New Jersey state border about 50 miles (80 km) northwest of New York City.
Huge wildfire on N.J.-N.Y. border closer to being under control, but winds forecast to pick up again
Firefighters using back-burn operations have made significant progress in containing a massive wildfire that has been burning for nearly a week and consumed nearly 5,000 acres in West Milford and across the New York border.
New Jersey-New York Wildfire Keeps Burning
As America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without significant rainfall. The situation has created a potentially dangerous drought condition and is fanning the flames of a deadly wildfire.
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Fire at abandoned home spreads, displaces 14 families in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. -- A fire at an abandoned home spread to neighboring houses overnight and displaced over a dozen families in New Jersey. The fire in Newark started just before midnight Saturday.
14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting New Jersey forest fire
Authorities investigating the cause and origin of the Oct. 30 blaze "located evidence that identified this fire as an arson," ...
Teen arrested for intentionally starting wildfire in Evesham Township, New Jersey, police say
Evesham Police say a 14-year-old boy intentionally started the Oct. 30 wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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 ...
Fire Map Shows Update on New Jersey 'Extreme' Risks
A new map of wildfire risk in New Jersey shows the state at a high to extreme risk of fires as blazes continue.
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.
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It’s not normal for the East Coast to be on fire
“It’s problematic to see drought in all parts of the country. It’s not just a regional issue,” said Brian Fuchs, a ...
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Firefighters hurt, 14 families displaced in raging overnight Newark fire
A raging 3-alarm fire is responsible for injuring four firefighters and displacing more than a dozen New Jersey ...