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Jennings Creek wildfire 'boxed in by fire lines'

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.

Yahoo · 5h

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 · 16h

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, Sterling Forest State Park

ABC 7 New York on MSN · 1h

Community comes together for funeral of parks employee killed battling Jennings Creek Wildfire

Dariel Vasquez is also being honored at the state level as Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered flags to be flown at half-staff.

Times Union on MSN · 2h

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 volunteer fire companies try to contain the blaze, which has burned over 5,300 acres, according to an update posted by the DEC.

CBS New York on MSN · 23m

New York State Parks aide killed in wildfire remembered during emotional funeral

The funeral for Dariel Vasquez, the 18-year-old New York State Parks aide who died fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire, was held Monday.

8hon MSN

Jennings Creek wildfire emergency in Orange County, New York extended

Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.

6abc News2h

Jennings Creek Wildfire along New Jersey-New York border now 90% contained

Firefighters faced a setback after dry and windy conditions reignited parts of the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which is now 90% contained.

News 12 Networks6h

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 ...

Daily Voice Columbia County NY on MSN1h

New Update: Evacuations Continue As Wildfire Jumps Containment Lines In Warwick

Volunteer evacuations occurred in the Hudson Valley over the weekend due to a 5,000-acre wildfire that expanded winds and ...

Jennings Creek fire: Greenwood Lake and Wah-Ta-Wah Park residents evacuate overnight

The battle against the Jennings Creek wildfire in Orange County, New York continues Sunday following voluntary evacuations in ...

News 12 Networks18h

Wildfire latest: Orange County extends state of emergency; Greenwood Lake schools closed Monday

Officials say residents north of 42 Edgemere may evacuate by their personal vehicles. Residents from 32 to 42 Edgemere were ...

ABC 7 New York on MSN15h

Hundreds of residents asked to evacuate near Greenwood Lake wildfire

A state of emergency continues in Orange County, New York after hundreds of residents were asked to voluntarily evacuate while flames breached a line that firefighters created to act as a buffer ...

Warwick Advertiser18h

Greenwood Lake schools to reopen Tuesday

Greenwood Lake Union Free School District Superintendent Sarah Hadden announced Monday that the school district will ...

News 12 Networks2d

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.

4hon MSN

Hundreds hope to return home as firefighters battle wildfire in NY, NJ

Hundreds of wildfires and brush fires have burned across the Northeast as the region struggles under a historic drought.

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