Jennings Creek Wildfire now 75% contained in New Jersey

Dozens of animals saved from Jennings Creek fire. Here's how you can help wildlife rescuers.
The massive fire that continues to burn in New Jersey and New York is taking a serious toll on the area's wildlife. A group trained in rehabilitating animals says it has been responding to nonstop calls.
Dozens of animals rescued from Jennings Creek fire burning in New Jersey and New York
The massive Jennings Creek fire that continues to burn in New Jersey and New York is taking a serious toll on the area's wildlife. A group trained in rehabilitating animals says it has been responding to nonstop calls.
Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years
A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parades.
NJ making progress against Jennings Creek Wildfire
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said it is making good progress against the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which has been burning since Saturday. The fire remains 50% contained in New Jersey and approximately 30% contained in New York.
Drought Warning in NJ as Jennings Creek fire continues to burn along NY border
There has been no significant rain since September, creating very dry conditions and dry fallen leaves on the ground. New Jersey issued a drought warning on Wednesday.
Firefighters making progress against Jennings Creek wildfire
Firefighters have made progress battling the Jennings Creek wildfire, New York State Park Police said Thursday. The fire is raging in the Sterling Forest State Park, and has impacted Passaic and Orange Counties.
Jennings Creek Wildfire burns along New Jersey-New York Border
Drone video provides bird’s-eye view of hot spots alongside Greenwood Lake in Hewitt, New Jersey, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Live updates as the Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and New York
Check here for updates throughout the day Thursday as the Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and New York.
Firefighting efforts begin to wind down on the New Jersey side of the Jennings Creek wildfire
The smoke has significantly cleared from the skies over West Milford over the last 24 hours. There are a few spots of smoldering still visible in some remote areas of Sterling Forest.
Jennings Creek fire: Nearly 5,000 acres burned across NY, NJ
The Jennings Creek fire has burned nearly 5,000 acres as New Jersey sees its driest conditions in 120 years, according to the state's Forest Fire Service.
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Jennings Creek Wildfire closes Greenwood Lake schools for the rest of the week; progress continues
The Jennings Creek Wildfire continued to grow along the New York-New Jersey border on Thursday, but progress is being made to contain it. Officials said Wednesday evening that 4,383 acres are on fire ...
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Jennings Creek fire in Northeast now 50% contained; brush fires ignite in Manhattan
Hundreds of firefighters overcame adverse conditions to make substantial gains in controlling the Jennings Creek Wildfire ...
Intense effort to contain Jennings Creek Fire may push heavy smoke into towns
Schools and roads are closed as Greenwood Lake prepares for heavy smoke caused by firefighters' big push against the Jennings ...
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'Smoke jumpers' from out west to be brought in to Jennings Creek fire fight. The latest
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus declared a state of emergency Wednesday evening following a weeklong effort to control ...
As race to contain Jennings Creek fire along N.Y., N.J. border continues, Gov. Hochul announces statewide outdoor burn ban
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New Jersey ...
Smell smoke? Wind shift wafts Jennings Creek fire smoke across North Jersey
As winds shift, residents in areas particularly in Sussex County on Thursday sucked in the pungent smell of smoke from the ...
Crews battle 'rapid spread' conditions against Jennings Creek fire in Northeast
The fire was 30% contained, but suppressing efforts were hampered by dry air and foliage that serves as tinder after two ...
Wildfire at border of N.J., N.Y. now 30% contained, fire officials say
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the Jennings Creek wildfire has burned thousands of acres and local road closures are ...