Officials: Jennings Creek wildfire is 69% contained

Crews made major progress Thursday due to low winds.

News 12 Staff

Nov 15, 2024, 10:45 AM

Updated 35 min ago

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The wildfire that burned through thousands of acres along the New York and New Jersey border this week is now 69% contained, officials say.
Crews made major progress Thursday due to low winds. That progress is expected to continue Friday with the help of over 300 firefighters in Orange County.
News 12’s Lisa LaRocca is in Greenwood Lake with the latest on the suppression efforts.
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