Drought sparks record 215 NYC brush fires in two weeks: FDNY
As of Tuesday, the FDNY has responded to 229 brush fires across the five boroughs, Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker said.
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Light Rain Doesn't End Drought Watch or Brush Fire Risk
A little fall of rain on Sunday wasn’t enough to end the drought in New York City, though conditions in Brooklyn have ...
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Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park extinguished, NYC drought watch continues
FDNY Brooklyn Borough Commander Joe Duggan said the fire was in ... Further details have not yet been released about that ...
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Bronx hit hardest as FDNY battles record brush fires amid historic drought
Amid a historic drought, the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) has reported an unprecedented spike in brush fires across the city, with the Bronx ...
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As NYC endures drought, more of its water is coming from driest part of the state
The $2 billion repair of an aqueduct means the city is more dependent on the Croton Watershed, which was particularly dry ...
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New York drought conditions fan flames, spur water saving
New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without ...
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Drought conditions test resilience of community gardens in Brooklyn
GREENPOINT, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Community gardens across New York City are facing significant challenges as prolonged ...