O Christmas tree! Firs are dying from severe drought in Northeast
Yuletide firs are dying from a severe drought that’s plagued parts of the Northeast for weeks — with some farmers losing 25% ...
Why the U.S. has gotten so dry, so fast — and what could reverse it
It may sound counterintuitive, but this year’s hyperactive hurricane season may have helped fuel the drought across the ...
Northeast faces massive drought, putting 42 million people on alert
Fire danger is expected to ramp up in the Northeast with windy conditions adding fuel to the ongoing bone-dry drought ...
Why wildfires in the Eastern U.S. can be more destructive than you may think
The East may not face the same threats of massive wildfires that have become an ominous hallmark of life in the West. But the risks are underestimated.
New drought monitor has bad news for tri-state, with little hope for improvement soon
Severe drought conditions have taken over the majority of the metro New York City area. The last time severe drought ...
'Treacherous conditions' in NYC: Firefighters battling record number of brush fires
"There aren't fire hydrants in the middle of a forest, so we had a draft from the Harlem River," Tucker said. “These are very treacherous conditions for our firefighters."Start the day smarter. Get ...
Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos
Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos More than 58% of the Northeast is in ...
Updated drought map shows worsening conditions in Northeast as fire danger persists
Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map ...
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'Drought has expanded': Burn ban remains in effect across region as lack of rain worsens conditions
A burn ban remains in effect for parts of Maryland despite some rain earlier this week and expected rain Thursday night into ...