Orange County, Jennings Creek

Jennings Creek wildfire emergency in Orange County, New York extended
Residents in Orange County are dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire​.
DEC: Orange County wildfire spreads past line, still 88% contained
The Jennings Creek fire has spread nearly 100 acres further since Saturday, but the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said the fire is still about 88% contained. They also confirmed that although the fire breached a containment line Saturday night,
See drone footage of Jennings Creek wildfire as seen Nov. 9 in Orange County, NY
See drone footage of the Jennings Creek wildfire as seen Nov. 9, 2024 in Greenwood Lake. The fire has burned over 5,300 acres of land as of Nov. 17.
Jennings Creek: Fire lines hold overnight, wildfire in Orange County still 88% contained
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus said crews would continue to "fight fire with fire" Thursday as they conducted controlled burns to remove debris from around the fire line, creating more visible fire and smoky conditions for the area, as well as an increase in total acreage of the fire.
Jennings Creek wildfire now nearly 90 percent contained
The Village of Greenwood Lake said in a Facebook post, Residents on EDGEMERE Avenue are being requested to evacuate at this time. Residents north of 42 Edgemere may evacuate by their personal vehicles. However, Residents from 32 to 42 Edgemere will be provided transportation out by a Warwick Dial a Bus.
Jennings Creek wildfire prompts evacuations in Orange County, New York
Some residents in Warwick, Orange County were asked to evacuate Saturday due to the Jennings Creek wildfire. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, winds caused the fire to escape containment Saturday evening near Edgemere Avenue.
State of emergency extended in Orange County due to Jennings Creek wildfire | Team coverage
The fire has impacted more than 5,200 acres along the New York-New Jersey border. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger spoke to worried residents in Greenwood Lake and Warwick.
Jennings Creek wildfire 'boxed in by fire lines' as fire rangers continue to battle blaze
Smoke from the Jennings Creek wildfire will continue to be noticeable throughout the day Monday as Department of ...
Jennings Creek fire: Schools closed as firefighters attempt to contain blaze
Schools are closed in Greenwood Lake on Monday as firefighters continue to battle the Jennings Creek fire. The blaze is 88% ...
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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.
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Fire Weather Watch: Jennings Creek wildfire prompts voluntary evacuations, updates, forecast
NEW YORK - Voluntary evacuations were put in place for more than 100 homes in Orange County, New York on Saturday night .
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Jennings Creek fire: Smoke causing temporary impact to air quality in NYC metro area
The state of emergency for Orange County has been extended ... A burn ban is still in effect statewide in New York until ...
Capital Region firefighters volunteer to fight Jennings Creek Wildfire
Capital Region firefighters have volunteered to travel down to Orange County to help fight the immense Jennings Creek ...
New York wildfire breaks through, 160 homes evacuated as blazes keep Northeast at risk
The National Weather Service issued a special statement Sunday warning about the elevated risk of wildfires spreading in some ...
Voluntary evacuation issued for 130 families as Jennings Creek Fire jumps containment line
Officials asked 130 families in Orange County, N.Y., to evacuate to a shelter as a precaution after the nearly-contained Jennings Creek Fire jumped a containment line. The move Saturday gave ...