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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Some evacuation orders lifted as fire crews hold containment lines in Greenwood Lake
Firefighters restored the primary line and kept the fire far from the contingency line, which is closer to homes.
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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 ...
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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Wildfire prompts evacuations in Greenwood Lake
The wildfire burning across the New Jersey-New York border jumped a containment line, prompting voluntary evacuations of ...
Jennings Creek Wildfire now ‘boxed in by fire lines’ as rangers continue to battle blaze
GREENWOOD LAKE — Smoke from the Jennings Creek Wildfire will continue to be noticeable throughout the day Monday as Department of Environmental Conservation rangers as well as military, police and ...
Drought fueled wildfires create dangerous conditions in New York and New Jersey
A drought in the northeast United States, combined with high winds, is creating record-breaking numbers of wildfires with dangerous smoke conditions in the New York metropolitan area and beyond.
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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 ...
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Warwick's Edgemere Avenue residents asked to evacuate to Greenwood Lake Middle School
Residents of Edgemere Avenue in Warwick, Orange County, are being encouraged to evacuate their homes Saturday after flames ...
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72 dozen eggs and 60 pounds of bacon: Greenwood Lake community contributes to fight against 5,000-acre wildfire
News about the fire has affected Planet Pizza owner Jamris Guerra, especially when he heard about the death of a young State ...