GREENWOOD LAKE, NY – People north of New York City and northern New Jersey are being warned of more smoke from the Jennings Creek Fire, which is burning along the border of New Jersey and New York on Thursday. Meanwhile, the New York City Fire Department responded to a three-alarm brush fire Thursday in the nation’s most densely populated borough.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported progress on the Jennings Creek Fire, with it being up to 50 percent contained as of Thursday morning and burning more than 2,000 acres.

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The fire continues in Passaic County, New Jersey, and Orange County, New York, and roads and state parks are closed.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul imposed a statewide burning ban on Wednesday.

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The FDNY called the Inwood Park Brush Fire “treacherous.” No injuries were reported and the fire appears to be under control, but the department said they expect some hot spots to remain until Thursday morning. Firefighters said they had to extend hose lines more than 150 feet and use water from the Harlem River.

The FDNY reported responding to 229 brush fires since October 29. The department said this was the largest number of interventions delivered in a two-week period in the city’s history.

Fire broke out near Amtrak lines in the Bronx

Bush fires postponed amtrak Train service between New York City, Philadelphia and Washington DC on Wednesday. The railroad says service has since been restored.

The increased Fire Weather Risk for this portion of the Interstate 95 corridor will increase again Friday and continue through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

“The winds may die down a bit, but the air is still dry,” FOX Meteorologist Craig Herrera said. “You can’t let your guard down.”

Orange County Supervisor Steve Newuhaus declared a state of emergency, saying some local roads were closed due to the Jennings Creek Fire. He also warned citizens that smoke was increasing due to blowback operations planned for later Thursday.

Schools in Greenwood Lake were closed due to fire.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued a drought warning and asked the public to save water. October was one of the driest months on record in the state.

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