Drought warning declared in New Jersey amid persistent dry conditions, wildfires
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
Multiple wildfires burn in New Jersey amid extreme drought conditions; evacuation orders lifted
There are multiple large wildfires are burning in New Jersey right now amid some of the driest conditions in the region in nearly 120 years.
Crews battling New Jersey wildfires in driest conditions in nearly 120 years
The fire in Jackson, in the central portion of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, had grown to less than half a square mile (1.2 square kilometers) and was 40% contained as of mid-morning Thursday, said Deale Carey, incident commander for the fire service.
New Jersey Will Issue a Drought Warning After Driest October Ever and as Wildfires Rage
About an hour after it concluded, the department announced a press briefing for Wednesday “to discuss the state entering Drought Warning status as prolonged dry periods continue statewide.” The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says conditions in the state are the driest they have been in nearly 120 years.
New Jersey issues drought warning as youth is charged with starting wildfire
New Jersey’s governor declared a drought warning Wednesday, and authorities revealed they’ve charged a youth with starting one of many wildfires that has plagued the state in recent
2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning, blazes out West
The actions came as conditions in some northeast states are the driest they've been in nearly 120 years as numerous wildfires continue to burn in places that haven't seen significant rain since August.
Multiple fires burn as officials issue drought warning in New Jersey
Multiple fires burned in the region, both in Philly, and in South Jersey as officials issue drought warning in New Jersey.
NJ will issue a drought warning after driest October ever as wildfires rage
New Jersey is issuing a drought warning after its driest September and October ever. That could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if dry conditions don’t end.
New Jersey’s wildfires are under control. But health effects from wildfire smoke can linger.
The three New Jersey wildfires that sent smoke wafting over Philadelphia this weekend — causing air quality to plummet in some areas — are now under control, thanks in part to the first rainfall in ...
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South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday
On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.
Man accused of killing Gaudreau brothers in drunken crash appears in NJ court
The man accused of being drunk when his car struck and killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew as they biked near ...
Dry New Jersey town votes to end 120-year ban on alcohol sales
A dry New Jersey town could soon become three sheets closer to serving booze. Residents of Haddon Heights — a suburb about 10 ...
What is a burn ban? Map shows where fire restrictions are in effect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.
Major commuter bridges to be shut down briefly when historic ocean liner is towed out of Philadelphia dock
The United States, branded “America’s Flagship” during her run on the now-defunct United States Lines, has been docked in ...
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The Philadelphia region remains under drought watch. Here’s what you need to know
The Philadelphia region is facing a drought watch after experiencing record-low rainfall in October and very little rainfall ...
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Zaxby’s coming to New Jersey and Pennsylvania; where and when?
Popular chicken restaurant franchise Zaxby's is expanding to Philadelphia, South Jersey, with more than a dozen new ...
Amtrak resumes service between New York and Washington after power issues
U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak said Wednesday it was temporarily suspending all train service between New York and Washington ...
Wildfire smoke in South Jersey set off carbon monoxide detectors, officials say
Police and fire officials in New Jersey are warning residents that low-hanging wildfire smoke is setting off carbon monoxide ...