Wildfire smoke could hit NYC as thousands of acres burn in New Jersey

Smoke From New Jersey Wildfire Blankets New York City

The air in the city is unhealthy for some groups because of a fire that has been burning in the Pine Barrens since Tuesday.

NJ Wildfire updates: Smoke from Ocean County fire impacting air quality in Tri-State area

Fire officials expect the blaze to grow and that it could turn out to be the largest wildfire in New Jersey in 20 years.

Smoke from growing New Jersey wildfire to affect air quality in the New York City area

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New Jersey Wildfire Burns 11,500 Acres, Could Be State's Largest In 20 Years

A sprawling wildfire burning in New Jersey's Pinelands near Atlantic Ocean beach towns could become the largest in the state in 20 years, having already consumed some 11,500 acres, officials said on Wednesday.

New Jersey wildfire could become state's largest in 2 decades

A fast-moving wildfire in eastern New Jersey has consumed about 4,650 hectares in less than 24 hours and is expected to grow before forecasted rain later this week, officials said Wednesday. No injuries have been reported so far in the blaze, which could become the largest in New Jersey in about 20 years.

Wildfire smoke could hit NYC as thousands of acres burn in New Jersey

The fire could be the largest to ravage New Jersey in two decades.