And forest fire in the northeastern United States who claimed life Dariel Vasquezan employee of New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic PreservationSaturday at Sterling State Forestlocated in the orange countyin New York. Vasquez, 18, was assisting with firefighting efforts when he suffered the incident, according to the new york state policewho will investigate the details of the case. Authorities have not specified the exact cause of the tragedy or the status of the ongoing investigation, according to reports. NBC News.
Governor of New York, Kathy Hochulhe expressed his regret for the death of the young worker, remembering his commitment to public service. “My prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time,” he said in a statement released Sunday. ‘ continue the effort to control fires in the area, according to Fox weather.
Since early October, New York and other northeastern states have experienced a series of forest fires which has spread as a result of the weather dryness y warmwith a significant impact on the environment and the health of the residents. In New York, yes 60 fire since October 1, consuming more than 850 hectares, according to the state forest ranger Jeremy Oldroyd. The fires have greatly affected forested areas, which have complicated containment efforts by emergency crews, he said. NBC News.
he is Sterling State Forest This is not the only area affected by the flames. In a near state of New Jerseythe fire Jennings Creekwhich started in the New York area and spread to the Passaic Countydestroyed 1,011 hectares. According to him New Jersey Forest Servicethe fire is still out of control, with a containment level of 10% until Sunday night. The leader of this group, Bill Donnellyhe explained that the fire spread quickly due to the direction of the windswhich carried the flames to hard-to-reach areas, complicating the efforts of firefighters, according to Fox weather.
The forest fires have had a direct impact on the air quality in nearby areas, generating alerts throughout a metropolitan area of New York. he is National Weather Service they issued warnings for New York and parts of the Hudson Valley due to high levels of air pollution due to smoke from fires. On Sunday, the air quality index in New York City reached levels indicating a potential health risk, with a record of 201 in the air quality index, is considered “very unhealthy” for the population. The city emergency management agency (NYCEM) advises residents to avoid outdoor activities and wear masks in case of prolonged exposure to polluted air, according to Fox weather.
The authorities also issued recommendations for public health for the communities of Connecticut, Massachusetts y New Jerseywhere similar effects on air quality have been reported. In AlbanyNew York, air quality index passed 100 points Sunday afternoon, especially affecting people with respiratory ailments. The winds Climate change has moved the smoke north, creating unfavorable conditions for the vulnerable population in areas such as the University campus. University at Albanyaccording to Fox weather.
New York and the northeastern United States have been facing a series of wildfires since early October. (Infobae photo)Besides the fire inside Sterling Forest y Jennings Creekseveral fires were reported in New Jersey and north of it New York. In Englewood CliffsA brush fire affected nearby residential areas, and in Prospect Park In Brooklyn, New York, the city’s firefighters attended another fire, which got the flames under control. According to data from New Jersey Forest Servicethe entity has fully responded of 537 forest fires which has burned about 1,821 hectares since the beginning of October, according to NBC News.
An isolated event in JacksonvilleNew Jersey, that a man is accused of starting a firefront. This person faces charges of arson and violations of state firearms regulations. Local authorities indicated that the fire is not directly related to large forest fires, but they have intensified surveillance in high-risk areas throughout the region, according to Fox weather.
Given the scale of the fires, local and state authorities have intensified efforts preventive measures and containment efforts in the northeast, one of the regions with the least amount of precipitation this season. On Sunday night, the National Weather Service expected future a cold face which could bring in light rain, with an estimated half to one inch of accumulation, which could improve humidity in the area and reduce fire danger levels. However, the forecast indicates that the rain will be limited and will not solve the situation completely. long drought affecting the northeast, including the city of Philadelphiawhich has registered 42 consecutive days without heavy rain, surpassing the previous record of 29 days of drought in 1874according to Fox weather.
60 fires in New York have consumed more than 850 hectares and they are doing emergency prevention. (Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com/USA TODAY NETWORK via REUTERS9The experts in forest fires y environment has warned of an increase in the frequency and extent of fires in the northeastern United States due to unusual weather patterns and prolonged drought. The government agencies has urged residents to avoid activities that could generate sparks or flames, such as campfires and controlled burns, especially in rural areas and parks. The fire warning continues in the region as the dry weather continues, with special warnings for areas of high vegetation in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts, according to NBC News.
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