Brush Fires in Manhattan as Northeast Drought Worsens
A severe drought in the Northeast, that isn't expected to lessen up soon, has caused an "unprecedented number of brush fires" ...
'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 ...
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Fires in NYC parks are common. The drought is making them bigger and more frequent.
Parks department data shows firefighters responded to more than 400 fires in city parks between 2020 and August 2024.
Brush fire breaks out at Alley Pond Park in Queens
A brush fire broke out at Alley Pond Park in Queens Wednesday evening. The fire was first reported around 6:45 p.m., ...
Volunteer Firefighter Charged With Setting Long Island Brush Fire
A volunteer firefighter was arrested and charged after allegedly setting a brush fire on Long Island, New York, on Tuesday.
Drought sparks record 215 NYC brush fires in two weeks: FDNY
As of Tuesday, the FDNY has responded to 229 brush fires across the five boroughs, Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker said.