Wildfires Spread in NJ and NY, Prompt Evacuations

Firefighters are battling two significant wildfires in the New Jersey and New York area. The Jennings Creek Wildfire, which straddles the New Jersey-New York border, has burned over 5,300 acres and is mostly contained but continues to pose challenges due to dry weather and high winds. The fire led to voluntary evacuations of about 140 homes as a precaution and tragically claimed the life of an 18-year-old state parks worker. Air quality in the surrounding regions has been affected, causing school closures and health advisories. In Lakewood, New Jersey, a new wildfire broke out impacting 30 acres and threatening six buildings, although no evacuations have been ordered yet. Fire crews from multiple states are involved, with officials hoping for rain to aid in full containment.