New Jersey wildfire darkens New York skies with hazardous smoke
April 24, 2025, 8:21 am
A fast-moving wildfire in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens is sending thick, calamitous smoke into the New York City area, prompting air quality warnings and health concerns. Residents are advised to take precautionary measures as authorities monitor the storm of environmental chaos.
CHATSWORTH, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens was expected grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area before rain arrives this week, authorities said. Higher-than-normal pollution levels were expected Thursday in New...
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