Severe drought conditions have taken over the majority of the metro New York City area. The last time severe drought ...

A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect as the New York City Tri-State is the driest it’s been in nearly 120 years, creating ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor has upgraded most of the Berkshires to its heightened danger category, and no rainfall is in sight ...

The New York City fire department has responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week ...

The record-breaking statistics come as several Northeast states battle extremely dry conditions and multiple wildfires.

New York City has had over 230 brush fires since Oct. 29, after its driest month since record-keeping began in 1869.

The FDNY said it has responded to 229 brush fires since Oct. 29, calling it the most in city history over a two-week stretch.

Most of the Tri-State area, including New York City, is now in a severe drought, according to the Drought Center.

A New York state-wide burn ban went into effect Tuesday, and will continue until Nov. 30, due to increased risk of wildfires as drought conditions linger. Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced the ban ...

A statewide burn ban is in affect for New York until November 30th. New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke on November 12 about ...

Jonathan Quiles, 20, a volunteer firefighter with the Medford Fire Department in Suffolk County, was arrested on Tuesday, ...