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New Jersey officials urge caution as state enters peak wildfire season
New Jersey authorities are warning residents of the potential risks and preparation steps as the state enters peak wildfire season this month. Last year was the most active fire year in more than a decade for the Garden State, with nearly 1,200 wildfires burning over 18,000 acres statewide, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Fourteen of…
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Chasing Our Climate: On the Frontlines
Changes in weather patterns are disrupting our communities and the world around us. Chasing Our Climate: On the Frontlines is a 30-minute Earth Month documentary featuring tri-state climate warriors behind the rescue missions of devastating wildfire and flash flooding emergencies. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Temps Continue to Rise as Enhanced Fire Threat Continues for NJ
Even though most of us had never heard of “red flag warnings” before this month, much of the region is now very familiar with the term — and the danger that can come along with them.
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Red Flag Warning Issued for NYC, Parts of Long Island. Here's What That Means
You too? Many phones across New York City dinged (or vibrated, or did nothing at all) simultaneously just before 7 a.m. Friday as the National Weather Service issued a citywide Red Flag Warning. Judging by the volume of Google searches that soared immediately after, many are wondering what that means. It has to do with the risk of brush fires….
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NJ Brush Fire Investigation Eyes Report of Boys in Ravine
Investigators are looking into whether a report of boys in a ravine may have had something to do with one of the brush fires that erupted in New Jersey a day ago, spewing smoke for miles and wreaking havoc on commuter rails, according to a law enforcement source with knowledge of the investigation. That law enforcement source said one of…
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NJ Brush Fires Cause Commuter Chaos for NJ Transit, Amtrak
Multiple brush fires were sparked in different locations throughout New Jersey, making a mess of train travel and the rush hour as commuters look to get home. NBC New York has team coverage of what you need to know.
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Matawan Brush Fire Burns Old Railroad Tracks
Multiple brush fires erupted in New Jersey Wednesday, causing Amtrak delays and roasting an old railroad trestle in a wooded area in one county, according to officials and footage from Chopper 4.
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NJ Brush Fires Lead to Commuter Chaos for NJ Transit, Amtrak Riders During PM Rush Hour
Multiple brush fires erupted in New Jersey Wednesday afternoon causing major headaches for Amtrak and NJ Transit riders coming into and out of New York City, as several lines suspended service for hours as a result of the flames and smoke. A brush fire in Edison appeared to be precariously close to vehicles and train tracks. A Middlesex County official…