NYC firefighters battle record number of brush fires across city
5 hours ago · New York City's fire department said it responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week period. That doesn't include the Inwood Hill Park blaze. “Remarkably ...
Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions - NBC News
5 days ago · The Jennings Creek Wildfire, which Donnelly said firefighters first spotted Friday as it was pushing toward New York, has already burned 2,000 acres and is threatening 10 structures. It is 0% ...
California wildfire: Firefighters battle fierce winds in Ventura | AP News
4 days ago · Authorities said firefighters battled fierce, howling winds and rescued people as a fast-moving Southern California wildfire exploded in size. The Mountain Fire northwest of Los Angeles started Wednesday and has destroyed at least 168 structures and damaged 67 more.
Firefighters battle wildfires on both coasts - NBC News
3 days ago · NBC News’ George Solis and Michelle Grossman report on the latest efforts by firefighters to stop the wildfires. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.
National Fire News - National Interagency Fire Center
Nov 8, 2024 · About 3,800 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, including 1 complex incident management team, 72 crews, 376 engines, and 20 helicopters. Wildland firefighters and support personnel continue to assist with hurricane response and recovery in North Carolina.
California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to over ... - NBC News
Nov 6, 2024 · A fast-moving wildfire erupted in Southern California on Wednesday, destroying homes and sending firefighters rushing to get residents out of homes and to safety, officials said.
November 7, 2024 - California wildfires news | CNN
Nov 7, 2024 · Firefighters worked aggressively from the air overnight to try to get control of the Mountain Fire burning in Ventura County, California, according to the fire department.
Wild winds fuel Mountain Fire and force ... - Associated Press News
6 days ago · CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease. The fire started Wednesday morning in Ventura County and has grown to about 32 square miles (83 square kilometers) at 5% containment.
Firefighters nearing victory in battle against 3 massive wildfires …
Sep 18, 2024 · Firefighters are nearing victory in the battles against three major wildfires near Los Angeles that have burned more than 117,000 acres, destroyed nearly 200 structures and injured 23 people ...
Cooler temperatures help California firefighters battle 3 ... - CBS News
Sep 15, 2024 · Thousands of firefighters aided by cooler weather made progress Saturday against three Southern California wildfires, and officials in northern Nevada were hopeful that almost all evacuees from a...