Historically dry conditions and drought in the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern part of the United States are a key factor in ...

New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without ...

A burn ban remains in effect for parts of Maryland despite some rain earlier this week and expected rain Thursday night into ...

New Jersey has been experiencing a combination of dry forest grounds, dry air with relative humidity values and windy ...

Dry conditions and moderate droughts are a normal part of the mid-Atlantic’s climate. The Philadelphia region’s “drought of ...

ALBANY — The Northeast is facing an escalating wildfire threat, with conditions expected to worsen later this week. The ...

The New York City fire department has responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week period.

The East may not face the same threats of massive wildfires that have become an ominous hallmark of life in the West. But the risks are underestimated.

Portions of the U.S. Mid-Atlantic are dealing with one of their driest stretches of weather since records began in the 19th ...

Firefighters across the Northeastern U.S. are tackling a series ... About 153 million people live in areas under drought ...

Fire officials explained that wildfires spread quickly due to severe drought and strong winds. Air quality warnings were in effect in some areas, including New York City and northeastern New Jersey, ...