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.
The science of fighting wildfires: See how firefighters are attacking Jennings Creek fire
Containing the Jennings Creek Wildfire was always going to be an issue due to the terrain. Here is how firefighters are doing so in New Jersey.
UPDATE: Strong winds to complicate Jennings Creek wildfire
NJ officials released updates on the fire spreading across the Greenwood Lake area and another that raged through the weekend in Passaic County.
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.
Struggle to contain deadly Jennings Creek wildfire in New York and New Jersey continues
A quarter of an inch of rain fell on the Jennings Creek fire early Monday morning, which helped crews get some much needed rest. The fire remains at about 3,000 acres and is 10% contained, officials said.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Major wildfire on N.J.-N.Y. border remains 30% contained, has not expanded
A massive wildfire burning on the New Jersey-New York border remained the same size overnight — 2,283 acres on the New Jersey ...