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US: Brush Fire Erupts In Washington Heights Near Highbridge Park Amid Drought Warning
A brush fire erupted in Highbridge Park, Manhattan, near West 155th Street and Harlem River Drive, on Tuesday, November 19, as a drought warning remained in effect for New York City. FDNY said, 10 to 15 acres were burned,
Crews battle 10-acre brush fire in Washington Heights park
Officials say the three-alarm brush fire broke out in Highbridge Park in Washington Heights around 3 p.m. Tuesday. Fire officials say flames extended across 10 acres from West 155th Street to West 170th Street off the Harlem River.
Brush fire in Washington Heights under control, FDNY says
HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- Firefighters are on the scene of another brush fire burning in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon. The fire in Harlem was reported at West 155th Street & Harlem River Drive. Residents are advised to expect smoke and traffic delays in the area. People nearby should close windows to avoid smoke.
Crews battle brush fire in Washington Heights near Highbridge Park
Crews battled a large brush fire in Washington Heights on Tuesday afternoon. Russia’s prime-time “60 Minutes” program congratulated Melania Trump on her husband’s electoral victory by displaying on air a handful of nude photographs of future first lady.
Brushfire scorches 15 acres of upper Manhattan park
A brushfire broke out in an upper Manhattan park, scorching 10 acres and taking 138 firefighters to bring it under control on Tuesday afternoon.
Brush fire burning in Highbridge Park along Harlem River Drive in NYC
Another brush fire sparked in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon, this time along Harlem River Drive. CBS News New York's Alecia ...
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Brush fires burning in Highbridge Park in Washington Heights
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) – Two brush fires broke out in Highbridge Park in Washington Heights on Tuesday.
'Climate change is real': New York parks employee killed as historic drought fuels blazes
MORRISTOWN, N.J. − A parks employee was killed battling blazes that stretched from New Jersey into New York over the weekend ...
FDNY battles Inwood brushfire as blanket of smoke envelopes upper Manhattan
A massive brushfire spanning northern New Jersey and New York broke out earlier this week, torching more than 7,000 acres ...
Firefighter Charged With Arson Said He Put Lit Cotton Balls Under Car
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island was arrested after the police said he intentionally set a brush fire. The New York ...
'Treacherous conditions' in NYC: Firefighters battling record number of brush fires
The New York City fire department has responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week ...
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Plans for new Starbucks drive-thru in Highbridge given final approval
A new Starbucks drive-thru in Highbridge can now be built after an objection to the plans was withdrawn. Approval for the ...
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FDNY educates Bronx residents about preventing brushfires, drought warning
Officials are asking New Yorkers to keep safety tips in mind, like disposing cigarette butts and matches properly, avoid outdoor grilling and bonfires and conserve water in your home.