Rockland County

GREENWOOD LAKE, NY - In a continued fight to contain the sprawling 5000 acre wildfire in the Greenwood Lake area, firefighters are struggling to push the blaze, which originated in Jennings Creek, away from nearby homes and into Sterling Forest State Park. As of Wednesday 11/13, the fire has affected over 4,300 acres of state parkland in Orange County and remains just 25% … [Read more...] about Greenwood Lake Fire Update: Firefighters from Rockland, Orange Counties, NYS Agencies Continue the Fight. 25% Contained. Currently Not Spreading to Rockland.

GREENWOOD LAKE – A relentless wildfire near the border of New York and New Jersey has surged to 5,000 acres, with officials cautioning that it is likely to spread due to challenging terrain, high winds, and exhausted firefighting teams. Firefighters on the front lines are struggling to contain the blaze, which continues to threaten nearby communities and critical … [Read more...] about Greenwood Lake Fire Consumes 5000 Acres, Expected to Grow, NYS Officials Say

GREENWOOD LAKE, NY - After a brief overnight rainfall, wildfires in the Hudson Valley continue to alarm officials and residents alike. Among the most severe is the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which advanced from New Jersey into New York's Sterling Forest State Park in Orange County. As of Monday morning, this fire had ravaged over 3,000 acres and was only approximately 15% … [Read more...] about Greenwood Lake Wildfires Update: Only 15% Contained After Overnight Rain. Rockland Fire Departments Join in Effort. Dariel Vasquez Memorial GoFundMe Officially Launches.

Greenwood Lake, NY – A Park Ranger tragically lost his life in the line of duty on Saturday, while battling a raging fire in Greenwood Lake alongside his colleagues. The fire is one of several that are being battled by Fire Departments and NY agencies across the Hudson Valley. Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old Parks and Recreation Aid employed by the New York State Parks, … [Read more...] about Tragic Loss of Young NY State Parks Employee in Greenwood Lake Fire Amidst Worsening Wildfires Across Hudson Valley