Flame Frenzy in NYC, Firefighters Battle Wildfires Across Manhattan and Queens

New York City’s firefighters are facing a relentless enemy in the form of wildfires, with current blazes tearing through parts of Manhattan and Queens, reported earlier today. According to

FOX 5 New York

, approximately 140 firefighters were dispatched to a fire in Manhattan’s Inwood Park, where they confronted the difficult landscape of steep, wooded hillside to manage the flames. Residents in the proximity of the blaze have been advised to shut their windows and to stay away from the smoky area.

The FDNY is bringing a variety of resources to the fray, including drones, marine units, and specialized brush fire units. Crews are anticipated to battle the Manhattan fire throughout the night to contain the situation. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine shared videos online showing the fire encroaching upon walking paths in Inwood Park. In Queens, the Alley Pond Park is facing a separate brush fire challenge. Sky Fox footage showed fire trucks at the scene, attempting to prevent the spread of the fire in the park.

Amid a wave of dry conditions, multiple brush fires have been reported across the city. As per an alert issued by New York City Emergency Management, locals can expect smoke and should take precautions to avoid its inhalation. Traffic delays are also a likely outcome as emergency services address these ongoing incidents.

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coverage of the Alley Pond Park fire indicated that FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker voiced concern over the “Remarkably dry conditions in October and so far in November have resulted in a historic amount of brush fires over the last two weeks and we need the public to remain vigilant.”

With no significant rainfall in sight, the region continues to be gripped by high fire danger, affecting millions of people. The dry spell has contributed to over 229 fires in New York City, as reported by cities’ emergency services. Across state lines, in New Jersey, firefighters are contending with the Jennings Creek Fire in West Milford. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, this inter-state blaze is 30% contained as efforts to extinguish it continue.

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