‘All hands on deck.’ Gov. Hochul mobilizes state resources to combat Greenwood Lake fire
The Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers are leading firefighting efforts, supported by state police helicopters and drones monitoring the fire's spread.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is mobilizing state resources to address the massive fire in Greenwood Lake.
"This is the largest fire in our state since 2008," Hochul said. "We must do everything in our power to be aware of our impact on the environment. We're anxious of the possible spread. The winds on Friday gave us these fires in the first place."
Interview with Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus
The Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers are leading firefighting efforts, supported by state police helicopters and drones monitoring the fire's spread.
State workers are conducting door-to-door operations, while bulldozers are clearing fallen debris. Hochul plans to visit the site on Tuesday afternoon.
