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Fire Crews on Both US Coasts Battle Wildfires; 1 Death in New York-New Jersey Fire

Fire crews on both coasts of the United States continued battling wildfires on Sunday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee and another in Southern California that destroyed more than 130 structures and …

15 Homes Evacuated as Crews Battle Another Wildfire in New Jersey

The latest forest fire to break out in New Jersey spurred authorities to evacuate more than a dozen homes Wednesday as crews worked to contain the blaze, but no injuries or property damage has been reported. The New Jersey Forest …

Massachusetts Governor Urges Safety Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Fire Season

On Monday, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey joined Massachusetts fire service leaders in asking residents to refrain from outdoor activity that could cause or contribute to the state’s recent rash of brush and wildland fires. “As we confront an unprecedented fall …