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December 18, 2024 at 4:59 PM
New wildfire prompt evacuations in California
A new wildfire in Jurupa Valley, 50 miles east of Los Angeles, has threatened homes and businesses in the area and forced evacuations.
December 18, 2024 at 4:59 PM
December 16, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Dick Van Dyke offers life advice after turning 99: 'Haters don't live very long'
Legendary film and television actor Dick Van Dyke reflected on escaping a wildfire in Malibu, California, with the help of neighbors and good Samaritans.
December 16, 2024 at 3:22 PM
December 13, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Dick Van Dyke reunited with his beloved cat Bobo as Malibu wildfire weakens
A raging wildfire fire fanned by strong Santa Ana winds has spread to nearly 4,000 acres in Malibu, California.
December 13, 2024 at 12:04 AM
December 11, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Malibu fire is ‘looking a lot better’: Official
Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management’s Emily Montanez updates on efforts to battle the blaze.
December 11, 2024 at 10:10 PM
December 11, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Malibu firefight is ‘all hands on deck’
LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath says the firefighting teams have been “second to none” in battling the blaze.
December 11, 2024 at 5:54 PM
December 11, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Franklin fire spreads throughout Malibu
The Santa Ana winds have fueled the flames, with the blaze burning over 3,000 acres.
December 11, 2024 at 4:19 PM
December 11, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Malibu fire growing: 20,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings
A brush fire that broke out on Monday evening in Malibu Canyon has led to mandatory evacuation orders in parts of southern California as the fire rapidly spread.
December 11, 2024 at 12:27 PM
December 11, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Southern California wildfires lead to evacuations in Malibu
Authorities closed all schools and evacuated areas around Malibu due to uncontrolled flames covering over 2,700 acres on Tuesday.
December 11, 2024 at 9:17 AM
December 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Malibu wildfire prompts evacuations
A brush fire broke out on Monday night in Malibu Canyon leading authorities to issue mandatory evacuation orders in parts of Southern California.
December 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM
December 10, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Officials give update on Franklin Fire prompting evacuations in southern California
City officials said the Los Angeles County Fire Department is on scene and trying to control the “rapid rate of spread.”
December 10, 2024 at 4:59 PM
December 10, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Southern California wildfires prompt evacuation orders
ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports from Malibu, California, where the fast-moving wildfire is being fueled by Santa Ana winds.
December 10, 2024 at 4:43 PM
December 9, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Extreme fire danger threatening Southern California
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles issued a rare "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning from Monday night through Wednesday morning.
December 9, 2024 at 7:47 PM
December 9, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Extreme fire danger threatening Southern California
Extreme fire danger is heading to Southern California.
December 9, 2024 at 2:25 PM
December 6, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Brushfire at Baltimore wood recycling yard closes expressway, light rail, schools
Firefighters are battling a massive, wind-driven brushfire at a Baltimore wood recycling yard that closed a section of the expressway into the city’s downtown, the neighboring light rail line and nearby roads and schools
December 6, 2024 at 4:54 PM
November 29, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Canyon Crest Fire causes evacuations in California
The Canyon Crest Fire, which began Thanksgiving evening to the east of Los Angeles, has now reached 250 acres.
November 29, 2024 at 7:32 PM
November 29, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Canyon Crest Fire in California prompts evacuations in Riverside, San Bernardino
The Canyon Crest Fire, which began Thanksgiving evening to the east of Los Angeles, has now reached 250 acres.
November 29, 2024 at 6:02 PM
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New brush fire breaks out in Manhattan
Firefighters rushed to douse the flames after a brush fire erupted in upper Manhattan on Tuesday.
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Relief for drought-stricken Northeast on the way
ABC News’ Ginger Zee shares the latest forecast as storms prepare to hit both coasts.
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Northeast wildfire outbreaks: Drought warnings issued as fires rage
Massachusetts was under red flag warnings on Tuesday as wildfires broke out across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought. Fires also ignited near a residential neighborhood in Philadelphia.
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Entire state of Massachusetts under red flag warnings as wildfire outbreak persists
Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from Mother Nature by the middle of this week.
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Drought warnings issued in Northeast as fires rage
ABC News’ Trevor Ault has the latest on the Jennings Creek fire along the New York-New Jersey border and a new brush fire that sparked up just east of Philadelphia.
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Much needed rain headed for Northeast
ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest forecast, which shows more than an inch of rain expected later this week.
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No new red flag warnings, but fire danger persists throughout Northeast
For the first time in days, the Northeast was under no red flag warnings, but officials cautioned that fire danger in the region remains high.
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Renewed fire threat prompts evacuations
The Jennings Creek wildfire just outside New York City jumped the containment zone on Saturday night, forcing locals to evacuate.
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40 million people under red flag warnings in the Northeast due to fire danger
Red flag warnings are in effect across eight states, including nearly 43 million people in the northeast as fire danger remains elevated.
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Fire danger for 43 million in Northeast
The wildfire threat continues in the Northeast with 43 million people under Red Flag Warnings this weekend.
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Red Flag warning issued for 43 million people across 8 states in the Northeast
On Friday, the fire danger is growing in the bone-dry Northeast. Millions are bracing for gusty winds and more fires.
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Fire crews work to contain blaze on New York-New Jersey border
The Jennings Creek Wildfire is now 50% contained, with crews setting backfires to keep it in check. The northeast is still seeing severe drought from Philadelphia to New York to Boston.
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These parts of the Northeast are in extreme drought, according to updated map
Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows.
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14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting forest fire
Authorities investigating the cause and origin of the Oct. 30 blaze "located evidence that identified this fire as an arson," the Evesham Township Police said Wednesday.
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14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting forest fire
Authorities investigating the cause and origin of the Oct. 30 blaze "located evidence that identified this fire as an arson," the Evesham Township Police said Wednesday.
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Massive brush fire erupts in NYC park
ABC News’ Phil Lipof reports on the rare brush fire in New York City, where firefighters are putting out hot spots.
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Brush fire erupts in Manhattan park
Plumes of smoke blanketed the tip of Manhattan from the three-alarm Inwood Hill fire, fueled by bone-dry conditions and gusty winds.
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Brush fire in NYC sends heavy smoke over Manhattan skyline
The FDNY responded to a brush fire in Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan, that began around 3 p.m. The fire spread rapidly, sending smoke over Manhattan toward the George Washington Bridge.
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Long island firefighter arrested for allegedly setting brush fire
Police said volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles intentionally set a fire in a wooded area that damaged a car parked nearby.
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NY governor issues statewide burn ban as wildfire rages
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban for the state as the Jennings Creek fire blazes along the New York-New Jersey border.
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Jennings Creek Fire now largest blaze in New York 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.
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Thousands of acres burned in East Coast wildfires
The Jennings Creek wildfire has now scorched more than 5,000 acres along the New York-New Jersey border.
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Wildfire at New Jersey-New York border delays historic Veterans Day parade
A wildfire on the border of New Jersey and New York has expanded to 5,000 acres, prompting the postponement of one of the country's oldest Veterans Day parades.
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Massive fire continues to burn in New York, New Jersey
WABC-TV meteorologist Raegan Medgie reports from West Milford, New Jersey, where the fire has been burning since Saturday.
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Wildfires rage on the East Coast
Tinderbox conditions near the New York-New Jersey state border have now caused a fire to engulf more than 3,000 acres, forcing some residents to prepare to possibly evacuate.
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Wildfires burn on both coasts
ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest on the forecasts for the fire zone and what the smoke is doing to the air quality.
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Fire straddling NJ-NY border is 0% contained after burning over 2,500 acres
Firefighters reported 0% containment on a wildfire straddling the border of New Jersey and New York on Sunday.
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Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities
A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round.
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Firefighters continue battling blaze that left 18-year-old dead
Wildfires brought on by extreme dry conditions have left parts of the East Coast in a dangerous haze this weekend.
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'Successful' weekend fighting wildfires across California, officials say
ABC News' Jaclyn Lee joins ABC News live from Camarillo, California, where wildfires are ravaging the area.
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Timelapse shows NJ wildfire smoke drifting to NYC
Timelapse footage captured wildfire smoke drifting across the Hudson River from New Jersey toward New York City on Friday.
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Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire
Firefighters in Southern California are working to extinguish the Mountain Fire, which is 21% contained. Plus, the air quality alerts as wildfires burn in the tristate area.
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Dangerous winds slowing, helping fight against California wildfires
The dangerously high winds that have been helping spread the wildfires in the western United States have slowed, allowing firefighters to gain ground against the flames.
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Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY
Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
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