Wildfires

Legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke marked his 99th birthday Friday, just days after a harrowing escape from a wildfire near his Malibu home.

The Franklin Fire grew slightly Tuesday evening to rip through more than 2,800 acres of land in Malibu while destroying at least seven structures along the way.

Firefighters continue to battle the flames of a 2,200-acre wildfire that started Monday night, prompting evacuation orders, road closures and school closures in Malibu near Pepperdine University.

A wildfire that ignited next to a large piece of art and came dangerously close to nearby homes in Burlington County earlier this week is now considered to be suspicious.

The circumstances leading to a fire that tore through 40 acres and neared homes in Hainesport, Burlington County, are suspicious, New Jersey State Police say.

The Big Rusty wildfire in Hainesport, Burlington County is mostly out after it went dangerously close to homes Monday night. No one was hurt and no homes were damaged. It is now 40 acres and 50% contained Tuesday afternoon. NBC10’s Karen Hua spoke with families who witnessed the fire crews battling this in their backyards.

NBC10’s Karen Hua reports from Hainesport, Burlington County, Tuesday, as the Big Rusty Wildfire continues to smolder after the flames threatened homes Monday night. This is just one of several wildfires burning in the Garden State.

NBC10’s Brenna Weick reports from Hainesport, Burlington County, Tuesday morning as flames burn again as a wildfire burns near homes.

What started out as a large fire is now just a few scattered small fires after crews battled a wildfire that spread to 40-acres in Hainesport, Burlington County. The fire approached many homes, at one point threatening 20 structures. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has the latest details from Monday night.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service on on scene of a wildfire burning in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court in Hainesport, Burlington County.

A Camarillo family found a wedding ring in the field of ashes after the Mountain Fire destroyed their home.

A wildfire burning in Hainesport Burlington County temporarily closed roads and threatened homes Monday into Tuesday as crews worked to keep the blaze contained.

With wildfires burning after its driest September and October ever, New Jersey will issue a drought warning, a step that could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if significant rain doesn’t fall soon. The state Department of Environmental Protection held an online hearing Tuesday on the conditions. But they would not answer questions, including whether any part of the state is...

New wildfires burned Tuesday across the Northeast, adding to a series of blazes that have come amid very dry weather and killed at least one person, while much larger fires raged in California and other western states. Heavy smoke led to poor air quality and health advisories for parts of New Jersey and New York, including New York City. Check the latest...

A series of wildfires in New Jersey have led to concerns over air quality. NBC10’s Karen Hua has the details. 

The township of West Milford, New Jersey, will not have a Veterans Day celebration on Monday, as fire crews and first responders battle with the wildfires affecting the region, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter announced. Instead, the town will hold its Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. in Veterans Park. “Due to the current...

Smoke from wildfires that have been burning in New Jersey could be seen and smelled in the air across our region on Sunday. One of those wildfires burning in Jackson Township was caused by illegal ammunition. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan shares more about the cause of this fire.

Authorities are reporting the death of a New York forest ranger battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states.

Camden County’s health director Caryelle Lasher caught up with NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville to discuss the impacts of the four wildfires in New Jersey. 

Several homes were evacuated as at least four wildfires burn in the state of New Jersey. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl talked to some of the neighbors who were impacted.