New York Parks Worker Dies Battling Spreading Wildfire
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A New York parks employee, Dariel Vasquez, died while battling a major wildfire along the New York-New Jersey border, as dry conditions have led to multiple fires and air quality warnings in the region. The Jennings Creek wildfire has spread over 3 square miles, threatening homes and historic buildings, while other fires in New Jersey are being contained. Health advisories have been issued due to smoke, and arson charges have been filed in connection with a separate fire in Jackson Township.
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- Dariel Vasquez, Ramapo HS baseball star, killed fighting forest fire in Sterling Forest The Journal News
- Officials: West Milford wildfire spreads into New York; state forest ranger killed while battling flames News 12 New Jersey
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