New York Parks employee dies while battling wildfire in Orange Country

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New York Parks employee dies while battling wildfire in Orange Country

Sunday 10th November 2024, 7:57PM

An 18-year-old New York parks employee tragically lost his life to a falling tree while combating a wildfire raging along the New York-New Jersey border. This fire, one of several sparked by dry conditions, has consumed thousands of acres, prompting air quality warnings in both states. Firefighters are battling to contain the blaze, which threatens numerous structures.

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