The
Napanoch Point wildfire continues to grow in Ulster County's Minnewaska State
Park Preserve.
Over
two dozen local agencies are trying to control the fire that has now spread across
270 acres of the preserve.
The
small community is banding together to support those on the frontlines with
their generosity of donations.
"They
need a break every once in a while, and you have got to give back," says
Linda Flanagan.
People
like Linda have overwhelmed the Napanoch Fire Company with donations by filling
the firehouse with food and drinks for the firefighters to fuel up on as they
battle the blaze.
Ann
Avery, Trustee of the Napanoch Ladies Auxiliary, says, "It is a very
necessary thing as we're seeing with this going on that those people out there
fighting those fires and trying to keep us safe need this nourishment and
help."
There's
concern that Thursday's windy forecast could only worsen conditions heading
into the weekend.
The park
is still closed while crews fight the fire.