Firefighters battle wildfire in Wharton State forest
Kerri Corrado reports.
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Kerri Corrado reports.
Extreme wildfires damage the environment, people's health and the economy. They've doubled in the last 20 years, new study shows.
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is "mopping up" a 510-acre wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Shamong and Waterford townships.
Fire danger was high on Wednesday in New Jersey. Conditions like dry ground and shifting winds can contribute to fire danger.
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CBS News Philadelphia went on a tour Tuesday to an important spot vital to fighting fires and became the first line of defense before crews made their way to the railroad flames.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded to several wildfires burning in Winslow Township, N.J. Officials said the fires were mostly contained as of 6 p.m. and were sparked by a passing train.
Canadian officials say the country's upcoming wildfire season could be more explosive than last year's historic season.
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The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service will receive $3 million in funding, some of which will be used for firefighting equipment and staffing.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service will receive $3 million in funding, some of which will be used for firefighting equipment and staffing.
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Residents in Camden and Burlington Counties can expect smoky conditions on Thursday night as the Dragway Wildfire in the Wharton State Forest conditions to burn, fire officials said.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the Airpark Wildfire was caused by a plane crash.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the Airpark Wildfire was caused by a plane crash.
The Airpark Wildfire burned over 800 acres in Ocean County, New Jersey, and shut down roads near Miller Air Park.
Investigators are working to determine if the wildfire and plane crash are connected.
A wildfire in Lacey Township, Ocean County, has burned 831 acres and is 70% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Monday.
The "Airpark Wildfire" is 50% contained, fire officials said.
The weather phenomenon formed as Canadian wildfires burned.
A wildfire at the Wharton State Forest in Waterford Township, Camden County that grew to 1,700 acres is now 100% contained, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
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The 87th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is kicking off once again along the Cooper River in South Jersey.
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six bills that restrict immigration enforcement in the city into law.
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One week after the board approved the district's controversial facilities plan, City Council approved a resolution to possibly change the way board members are seated.
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Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
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A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
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Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
Delaware County businesses are preparing for all the action before the 2026 PGA Championship comes to Aronimink Golf Club.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
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The Flyers trail the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in the best-of-seven series ahead of a pivotal Game 3 Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six of seven bills passed by Philadelphia City Council to limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill she did not sign, which prohibits law enforcement from covering their faces, also became law.