Smoke from NJ Wildfires Chokes NYC, Air Quality Plummets
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New Jersey is battling nine wildfires, with the largest near West Milford consuming thousands of acres and causing the death of an 18-year-old firefighter. Severe drought conditions have exacerbated the fires, leaving the region blanketed in smoke. However, rain is expected to provide some relief, potentially helping to control the blazes. An air-quality alert remains in effect for New York City, and additional fires are burning in New York's Ulster and Sullivan counties.
- Deadly NJ wildfires continue to rage, leaving region blanketed in smoke New York Post
- NYC air quality unhealthy as smoke blankets tri-state; mayor bans park grilling NBC New York
- UPDATE: West Milford Jennings Creek fire 'burning under the ground,' tough to extinguish NorthJersey.com
- New Jersey and Brooklyn Fires Bring Smoky Smell to NYC The New York Times
- Massive N.J. wildfire grows to 2,500 acres, none contained yet. Other blazes burning, too. NJ.com
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