Wildfires Ravage New York and New Jersey as Red Flag Warnings Issued in Northeast.

Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings in the Northeast on Tuesday, with much of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island under warnings due to dry and windy conditions. A historic drought is affecting the region, with New Jersey experiencing extreme drought conditions. Amtrak services between New York Penn Station and New Haven, Connecticut were suspended due to a brush fire causing power outages. Crews in New Jersey and New York were battling wildfires, with the Jennings Creek Wildfire in New Jersey growing to 3,500 acres. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statewide burn ban and urged caution with outdoor activities due to the dry conditions. In Massachusetts, numerous brush fires were burning, and in California, the Mountain Fire in Ventura County had burned over 20,000 acres and was 54% contained. The fire had destroyed over 200 structures, and six people had been injured. Firefighters were making progress, but residents were warned of potential flare-ups due to wind conditions. These fires serve as a reminder of the ongoing wildfire risk during the fall season, and officials are urging caution and preparedness.

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