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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
November 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM
New brush fire breaks out in Manhattan
Firefighters rushed to douse the flames after a brush fire erupted in upper Manhattan on Tuesday.
November 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM
November 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Relief for drought-stricken Northeast on the way
ABC News’ Ginger Zee shares the latest forecast as storms prepare to hit both coasts.
November 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM
November 20, 2024 at 2:40 AM
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.
November 20, 2024 at 2:40 AM
November 19, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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.
November 19, 2024 at 4:41 PM
November 19, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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.
November 19, 2024 at 3:02 PM
November 19, 2024 at 2:54 PM
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.
November 19, 2024 at 2:54 PM
November 18, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Police in Massachusetts arrest man on charge of intentionally setting brush fires
Police in a Massachusetts city say a man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting brush fires during a time of dry conditions that have led to blazes throughout the Northeast
November 18, 2024 at 3:17 PM
November 18, 2024 at 6:59 AM
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.
November 18, 2024 at 6:59 AM
November 18, 2024 at 1:15 AM
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.
November 18, 2024 at 1:15 AM
November 16, 2024 at 8:59 PM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 8:59 PM
November 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Fire danger for 43 million in Northeast
The wildfire threat continues in the Northeast with 43 million people under Red Flag Warnings this weekend.
November 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM
November 16, 2024 at 1:49 AM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 1:49 AM
November 15, 2024 at 9:23 AM
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.
November 15, 2024 at 9:23 AM
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM
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.
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM
November 14, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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.
November 14, 2024 at 7:11 PM
November 14, 2024 at 6:36 PM
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.
November 14, 2024 at 6:36 PM
November 14, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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.
November 14, 2024 at 5:24 PM
November 14, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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.
November 14, 2024 at 3:05 PM
November 14, 2024 at 7:31 AM
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.
November 14, 2024 at 7:31 AM
November 14, 2024 at 12:40 AM
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.
November 14, 2024 at 12:40 AM
November 13, 2024 at 10:25 PM
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.
November 13, 2024 at 10:25 PM
November 13, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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.
November 13, 2024 at 3:16 PM
November 12, 2024 at 1:37 PM
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.
November 12, 2024 at 1:37 PM
November 12, 2024 at 2:52 AM
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.
November 12, 2024 at 2:52 AM
November 11, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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.
November 11, 2024 at 8:51 PM
November 11, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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.
November 11, 2024 at 3:31 PM
November 11, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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.
November 11, 2024 at 2:48 PM
November 11, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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.
November 11, 2024 at 12:26 PM
November 11, 2024 at 2:52 AM
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.
November 11, 2024 at 2:52 AM
November 10, 2024 at 10:15 PM
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.
November 10, 2024 at 10:15 PM
November 10, 2024 at 6:55 PM
'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.
November 10, 2024 at 6:55 PM
November 10, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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.
November 10, 2024 at 6:53 PM
November 10, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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.
November 10, 2024 at 3:59 PM
November 9, 2024 at 11:53 PM
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.
November 9, 2024 at 11:53 PM
November 9, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY
Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
November 9, 2024 at 9:35 PM
November 9, 2024 at 9:28 PM
California brush fire explodes over 20,000 acres, Newsom declares state of emergency
On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."
November 9, 2024 at 9:28 PM
November 9, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Wildfire emergency in Southern California
More than 20,000 acres have been burned and over 200 buildings destroyed or damaged so far.
November 9, 2024 at 4:27 PM
November 8, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Wildfires erupt in New Jersey, fueled by dry, windy conditions
Meanwhile, a wildfire is exploding in size on the West Coast.
November 8, 2024 at 11:08 PM
November 8, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Woman recounts harrowing experience fleeing the Mountain Fire: 'I fully panicked'
Friday marked the return of many residents in the Camarillo Heights neighborhood in Southern California after the explosive Mountain Fire.
November 8, 2024 at 9:56 PM
November 8, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Multiple wildfires erupt across New Jersey
Multiple wildfires have erupted across New Jersey due to dangerously windy and dry conditions.
November 8, 2024 at 8:55 PM
November 8, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Mountain Fire grows to 32 square miles
ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports from Camarillo, California. Plus, WABC’s Brittany Bell is tracking the forecast in the West.
November 8, 2024 at 7:56 PM
November 8, 2024 at 4:46 PM
California fire weather gets a ‘welcome reprieve’: Official
Ventura County Fire Department Capt. Tony McHale discusses the weather conditions allowing firefighters to shift from defensive mode in battling the blaze.
November 8, 2024 at 4:46 PM
November 8, 2024 at 3:26 PM
‘Mountain Fire’ blazes through 20,000 acres in Southern California
Ventura County is under a state of emergency after the wildfire west of Los Angeles exploded in size, growing to over 20,000 acres in just 36 hours.
November 8, 2024 at 3:26 PM
November 8, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Santa Ana winds fuel flames in Southern California
ABC News’ Sam Champion has the latest on the fire danger and forecast.
November 8, 2024 at 2:51 PM
November 8, 2024 at 2:09 AM
California wildfire burns out of control, forces more than 10,000 to evacuate
Firefighters have struggled to contain the Ventura County Mountain Fire since early Wednesday. Homes burned to the ground and helicopters dumped water on the roaring flames.
November 8, 2024 at 2:09 AM
November 7, 2024 at 10:16 PM
California fire moving dangerously fast amid rare red flag warning
Firefighters are facing extreme conditions as winds strengthen, says Ventura County Fire Dept. Captain Tony Hale.
November 7, 2024 at 10:16 PM
November 7, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Brush fires fueled by powerful winds hit Southern California
ABC News correspondent Mola Lenghi discusses the fast-moving California wildfires.
November 7, 2024 at 9:13 PM
November 7, 2024 at 6:46 PM
California officials give update on Mountain Fire
The massive fire in Ventura County is still 0% contained.
November 7, 2024 at 6:46 PM