Fire in the states of New Jersey and New York… More than 1,200 hectares already destroyed and one dead

Not just the California and southwest of it UNITED STATES which is affected fires. Indeed, a large forest fire, known as the Jennings Creek Fire, is ravaging the northeastern part of the country, affecting New Jersey etc New York. The fire, with extremely dry conditions and strong winds, has already consumed more than 3,000 acres (1,214 hectares), reports several American media including The United States today and the local branch ofABC News.

Forest service crews from both states came together to fight the fire, despite the lack of staff, with most of the firefighters being volunteers. The fire caused the death of Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old employee of New York state parks. He was killed by a falling tree while helping rescue teams.

The evacuation of the population is not yet

Several homes and infrastructure are at risk, although evacuations have not yet been ordered. The flames also disrupted many planned Veterans Day events, while smoke billowed, reducing air quality by up to Philadelphia. There was a particularly strong smell of smoke New Yorkwhere another fire broke out in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

Authorities say the fire is still difficult to put out due to the extreme conditions. “The fire is burning not only on the surface, but also underground, making efforts extremely labor intensive,” said Bill Donnelly, head of the New Jersey Forest Service. This fire is part of a series of wildfires that have occurred in the northeastern United States this fall, characterized by unusually high temperatures and persistent drought.