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Carmel, NY
Breaking News
Downed Tree, Wires Close Route 36 Stretch In Carmel
A stretch of Route 36 in Putnam County is closed to traffic thanks to a downed tree and wires in the road. The closure of Drewville Road (Route 36) between Stoneleigh Avenue and West Shore Drive was announced by the Carmel Fire Department on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 3:15 p.m. According to the fire department, it is not yet known when the road will reopen. Fire officials are now working to extinguish a brush fire and remove the tree from the road with the help of NYSEG. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Westport, CT
Breaking News
Westport Bans All Outdoor Burning, Including Fire Pits
Even with the cool nights, Westport residents can forget about starting that fire pit now that all outside burning has been banned in the town. Westport Fire Marshal Terrence Dunn instituted the ban on Tuesday, May 16, on all outside burning until further notice due to extremely dry conditions. He also pointed to the Red Flag warning issued by the National Weather Service for all of Fairfield County and a large part of the state. Dunn said, “This ban includes all recreational campfires and fire pits." He warned residents to recognize that brush fires will spread rapi…
White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Brush Fires Rage Across Westchester: Here's How To Prevent Them
As a number of brush fires caused by dry conditions, strong winds, and low humidity erupt in Westchester, officials are giving residents tips on how to prevent more from happening. The current dry conditions have caused numerous brush fires throughout the county and have led New York State to issue a high fire danger warning for Westchester, according to County Executive George Latimer. The high risk for brush fires is caused by dry conditions, strong winds, and low relative humidity, which particularly affects parks and wooded areas in the county. Places where large…
Cambridge, MA
Breaking News
Brush Fires Break Out Across Eastern Mass Due To Dry, Windy Conditions
Red flag warnings are in effect across much of southern New England, and eastern and central Mass towns are feeling the heat as multiple brush fires broke out within hours of each other. Multiple Massachusetts communities reported brush fires on the afternoon of Friday, April 7. The influx of fiery flare-ups is due to dry and windy weather conditions that caused the National Weather Service to issue red flag warnings for the area. The combination of low daytime relative humidity and gusty winds will elevate fire weather concerns today. A Red Flag Warning has been posted for most of sou…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Breaking News
Route 208 Closed By Downed Power Lines, Cluster Of Brush Fires Doused
Power lines that fell across Route 208 closed the highway in both directions and ignited several small noontime brush fires. Massive jams stretched beyond eyesight in each direction as police detoured traffic at De Boer Drive in Glen Rock, where the wires fell around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, and Rea Avenue in Hawthorne. NJ Transit also temporarily stopped trains that were running nearby, responders said. Firefighters doused the blazes. Responders included police and firefighters from Glen Rock, Fair Lawn and Hawthorne as well as Glen Rock EMS, Ridgewood Emergency Services, NJDOT and a crew f…
Springfield, MA
Breaking News
Man Charged With Setting Three Brush Fires In September Pleads Not Guilty
A man is being charged for setting three brush fires in late September. Henry P. Dextraze, 66, of New Hampshire, but formerly of Leominster, is believed to have inadvertently started three fires within days of each other this fall, according to the Sentinel and Enterprise. The fires happened on Sept. 20, 22, and 24 with the first two being small and in the Leominster State Forest around Elm Street. The last fire on Sept. 24 lit up an area of Mt. Elam Road in the state forest and went on to consume 3.4 acres in flames. It took firefighters two days to extinguish the fire. Dextraze alleged…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Weather
Severe Weather Alert: Potent Storm System With Gusty Winds Will Follow Breezy, Bright Weekend
A breezy and bright weekend will be followed by a potent storm system that will bring heavy rain, potent wind gusts that could lead to power outages and rumbles of thunder. Saturday, April 11 will be mostly sunny and blustery. The high temperature will climb into the low 50s after morning wind-chill factors below the freezing mark. There will be enhanced potential for brush fires into the afternoon due to the low humidity and wind gusts as high as around 30 miles per hour. The overnight low temperature will be in the mid 30s with clear skies. Expect a good amount of sunshine to start the …
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
Weather
ALERT: High Winds, Low Humidity Could Fuel Weekend Brush Fires
Any brush fires this weekend could carry added trouble because of dry conditions, low humidity and the high winds that have been battering New Jersey, forecasters warn. Conditions for a quick-spreading brush fire are "favorable" throughout the day Saturday from the northwest corner of New Jersey to southern Essex County, the National Weather Service reported Friday. Winds that are expected at 10 to 15 miles and hour, with gusts up to 25mph, combined with relative humidity below 25 percent could combine to create problems if a brush or wild fire ignites. The National Weather Service's "fire…
