A severe drought in the Northeast, that isn't expected to lessen up soon, has caused an "unprecedented number of brush fires" ...

A severe drought watch with no rain in sight has gripped the Northeastern U.S., creating “unprecedented” conditions for fire, ...

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

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

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

The Inwood Hill Park fire is the latest in an unusually high number of fires in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut amid dry conditions and gusty winds.

A brush fire broke out at Alley Pond Park in Queens Wednesday evening. The fire was first reported around 6:45 p.m., ...

A brushfire broke out in Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park on Wednesday afternoon — sending plumes of smoke billowing over the ...

As of Tuesday, the FDNY has responded to 229 brush fires across the five boroughs, Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker said.

Forest fires in New York City are nearly unprecedented. None have been recorded in Prospect Park in recent history, and while ...

Firefighters managed to contain a large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Friday night, officials with the New York City Fire Department said. Four engine companies will remain on the scene ...

In Brooklyn’s Prospect Park on Sunday, onlookers gawked at a charred hilltop, where newly fallen leaves had already obscured the scorched earth of Friday’s 2-acre brushfire. Some respected two “Do Not ...