Jennings Creek Wildfire Nears Containment on NY-NJ Border

Firefighters have made significant progress, but challenging conditions persist as the fire threatens air quality in the region.

The Jennings Creek wildfire has burned nearly 5,000 acres across New Jersey's Passaic County and New York's Orange County.
Containment efforts have reached 90% in New Jersey and approximately 70% in New York, though high winds pose ongoing challenges.
Air quality has deteriorated in parts of New Jersey and New York City due to smoke, with conditions expected to persist through the weekend.
Over 300 firefighters, including specialized crews from Montana, are engaged in battling the blaze, employing Chinook helicopters for water drops.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and a 14-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly starting a separate fire in New Jersey.