Long Island firefighter accused of setting Medford brush fire
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
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Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Low relative humidity, blustery conditions and dry brush are increasing the risk for fires in the area.
Another wildfire broke out in New Jersey overnight, and it is sending smoke across the Hudson River and into the Bronx. CBS News New York has team coverage from both sides of the river and overhead.
A brush fire in Rockaway, N.J. is 10% contained as much of our area is under a Red Flag Warning. CBS News New York's Rob Marciano reports.
High winds and dry conditions mean any fire that starts could spread easily - leading to this alert from officials.
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Two children, including an infant, are in critical condition after a fire broke out in their Brooklyn apartment building Wednesday morning.
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Two children, including an infant, are in critical condition after a fire broke out in their Brooklyn apartment building Wednesday morning.
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The frigid weather continues today around NYC, with gusty winds and bitterly cold temperatures.
It's going to be another cold week around NYC, but the weather is looking slightly warmer today.
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People in the Tri-State Area are asking how they can help those who have lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires.
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A community in New Jersey is coming together in a grassroots way to help the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
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The frigid weather continues today around NYC, with gusty winds and bitterly cold temperatures.
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A 5-year-old boy and his 5-month-old brother are in critical condition after a fire at a Brooklyn apartment building Wednesday. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with neighbors who had to escape through windows to safety.
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