Buckabear wildfire now 60% contained in New Jersey
The fire started Tuesday in West Milford, and officials say it's burned through 185 acres.
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The fire started Tuesday in West Milford, and officials say it's burned through 185 acres.
Officials say the Buckabear Wildfire started Tuesday at the Newark Watershed.
Fire officials say the blaze has spread to 120 acres in West Milford Township, but is not threatening any homes or structures. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports,
A wildfire is burning in Passaic County, New Jersey. Fire officials say the Buckabear Wildfire has burned through 90 acres in West Milford Township and is currently 20% contained. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The Buckabear fire is zero percent contained in Passaic County.
The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
Two firefighters were killed and a third survived the shooting in Coeur d'Alene.
A wildfire burning in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest, named the Mines Spung Wildfire, burned 6,400 acres as of June 18.
An air quality map shows conditions improving in the U.S. on Friday as smoke from the Canadian wildfires subsides.
Another air quality alert has been issued for the NYC area today, and it has expanded to include Long Island and New Jersey.
An air quality alert has been issued for NYC and N.J. on Wednesday, as smoke from the Canadian wildfires blows into the Tri-State Area.
Wildfires scorching several Canadian provinces have driven at least 33,400 people from their homes, with smoke now reaching all the way to Europe.
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Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to move over the U.S., and maps and satellite imagery show the large-scale impact of the blazes.
The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County is 100% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Monday.
The wildfire near Hackettstown in Warren County, N.J. has been 100% contained, authorities said Saturday. The fire burned about 100 acres and damaged two outbuildings.
The fire burned about 100 acres and damaged two outbuildings, according to New Jersey Forest Fire Service. No evacuations were necessary.
Joseph Kling, the New Jersey man facing arson charges in the Jones Road Wildfire, appeared in court in Ocean County.
Crews from across Warren County, Sussex County and Morris County were working to get the wildfire under control.
Authorities said a 17-year-old helped 19-year-old Joseph Kling set the fire that burned thousands of acres in Lacey and Ocean townships.
The New Jersey man facing arson charges in the Jones Road Wildfire is scheduled to appear in court Friday in Ocean County.
Joseph Kling, the N.J. man facing arson charges in the Jones Road Wildfire, remains in custody in Ocean County.
The 19-year-old Ocean County man charged in this month's wildfire is scheduled for a hearing Tuesday.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is still burning, despite hopes the weekend rain might bring it under control.
Joseph Ten Eyck, Director, Wildfire/Urban-Interface Fire Programs for the International Association of Fire Fighters joins CBS New York to discuss the Jones Road wildfire.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
Officials say they don't know why the crack formed and Route 440/Smith Street is closed to traffic indefinitely.
Two teens were shot after more than 100 cars illegally packed intersections and wreaked havoc in parts of Jersey City over the weekend, police said.
The city of Paterson, N.J. honored community members who helped residents when a major water main break left more than 200,000 people with little to no water.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, claim higher wages are three years overdue.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, claim higher wages are three years overdue.
The suspect watched the man win thousands of dollars at the casino in Islandia, New York, then followed him to the parking lot, police said.
Dramatic video captured a deadly crash and the devastating scene it left overnight in Brooklyn's Flatlands section.
Tyler Rivera says he unknowingly racked up thousands of dollars in E-ZPass late fees and fines -- nearly five times the cost of the original tolls.
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Once the 1 p.m. hour rolled around Saturday, thunderstorms started erupting all over the Tri-State Area.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
As rain chances go up, so too will humidity levels, making it feel more like summer again.
Officials say they don't know why the crack formed and Route 440/Smith Street is closed to traffic indefinitely.
Two teens were shot after more than 100 cars illegally packed intersections and wreaked havoc in parts of Jersey City over the weekend, police said.
The city of Paterson, N.J. honored community members who helped residents when a major water main break left more than 200,000 people with little to no water.
Chris Boswell kicked a 60-yard field goal with 1:03 left, lifting Pittsburgh to a wild 34-32 victory on Sunday.
Jayden Daniels threw for 233 yards and a touchdown and the Commanders beat the Giants 21-6 on Sunday.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, claim higher wages are three years overdue.
The suspect watched the man win thousands of dollars at the casino in Islandia, New York, then followed him to the parking lot, police said.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Schools across New York state were required to come up with their own procedures to implement the full-day ban on cellphones.
Christopher Williams was killed on the Southern State Parkway after walking out of The Martin De Porres School for Exceptional Children, his family says.
The new records include a birthday letter to Epstein allegedly written by President Trump, which he has denied writing.
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This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive order comes as a direct rebuke to the federal government's new guidance on COVID-19 shots.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
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A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Carlos Alcaraz claimed his sixth major trophy overall at the U.S. Open on Sunday after defeating No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
Hunter Greene tied a season high with 12 strikeouts and the Reds beat the Mets 3-2 Sunday to take two of three and move back above .500.
Chris Boswell kicked a 60-yard field goal with 1:03 left, lifting Pittsburgh to a wild 34-32 victory on Sunday.
Aaron Judge saved a run with a diving catch and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 Sunday and closed within two games of the AL East leader.
Jayden Daniels threw for 233 yards and a touchdown and the Commanders beat the Giants 21-6 on Sunday.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
Nearly two dozen families at the Farragut Houses in Downtown Brooklyn say they've been forced to trek to the post office twice a week after a faulty lock left their building's mailbox panel unusable.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
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Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
A man was found dead after the fire destroyed a mobile home in Moonachie, Bergen County, officials said.
Texas is trying to collect a $113,000 judgement against an Ulster County doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman there.
Father Pedro Bismarck Chau blessed the faithful at his ordination at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Jessica Tisch said crime is on the decline in New York City and that police have things under control.
The fire broke out in the Bellerose neighborhood on Monday afternoon.
