The dry heat wave throughout New York and New Jersey this week sparked dozens of wildfires across more than a thousand acres.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.This week’s record-breaking heat brought warm and dry conditions throughout New York and New Jersey, sparking wildfires throughout the region.
"I encourage all New Yorkers to stay vigilant and thank all our first responders, partner agencies, and neighbors who are working to contain these fires and protect our communities,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Friday night. Roughly 100 homes were evacuated and a bird sanctuary was burned to the ground in Congers, NY, according toRoughly 20 fires broke out in all — including many further north in Orange, Schoharie, Otsego and Ontario Counties — encompassing roughly 400 acres, according to Hochul’s office.
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