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			\|total_fires=400+<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Alsharif \|first=Mirna \|last2=Rapp \|first2=Christine \|last3=Cohen \|first3=Rebecca \|date=2024-11-09 \|title=Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions \|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/wildfires-rage-northeast-27-million-people-remain-fire-alerts-rcna179456 \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en}}</ref>{{efn\|Only includes New Jersey wildfires}}
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			The '''2024 Northeast wildfires''' were a series of destructive wildfires in the ] in the autumn of 2024. Many of these wildfires were caused and worsened by the ongoing drought in the region.

			== Background ==
			Drought in the Northeast began to form following a dry autumn in 2024. September 2024 was the driest on record at ] and ], with numerous other sites recording a top-10 dry September across the region.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Record Dryness in September \|url=https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/services/blog/2024/10/01/index.html \|access-date=November 11, 2024 \|website=Northeast Regional Climate Center}}</ref> Drought significantly expanded in the Northeast following a record-dry October, which in many places, was also the driest month on record. ] reached a record long rainless streak during this time.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Thiem \|first=Haley \|last2=Borisoff \|first2=Samantha \|date=2024-11-07 \|title=Drought expands in the East following exceptionally dry October \|url=https://www.climate.gov/news-features/event-tracker/drought-expands-east-following-exceptionally-dry-october \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241120154201/https://www.climate.gov/news-features/event-tracker/drought-expands-east-following-exceptionally-dry-october \|archive-date=2024-11-20 \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=NOAA Climate.gov \|language=en}}</ref> High temperatures in the Northeast further worsened drought conditions, with much of ] reaching a record high temperature on November 6.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Brown \|first=Dominic \|date=November 6, 2024 \|title=Boston, Worcester set record high temps, fueling brush fire concerns \|url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/boston-worcester-set-record-high-temps-fueling-brush-fire-concerns/3543647/?amp=1 \|access-date=November 11, 2024 \|work=]}}</ref> By November 7, over half of the ] was in moderate drought, with three-quarters of ] in severe drought. Extreme drought had also affected portions of New Jersey, ] and ].<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Nolan \|first=Nikki \|date=2024-11-09 \|title=Maps show drought and fire conditions in Northeast states \|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maps-drought-fire-conditions-northeast/ \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=CBS News \|language=en-US}}</ref> These extremely dry conditions allowed for fires to form and spread across the Northeast.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Chow \|first=Denise \|date=2024-11-07 \|title=Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk \|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/heat/drought-northeast-fire-risk-rcna178666 \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en}}</ref>

			== Summary and impacts ==
			While wildfires in the Northeast began as early as July 5, the record dryness of September and October allowed them to significantly expand. From October 1 to November 11, over 537 reports of wildfires were received in New Jersey, with 60 in ], burning 4500 and 2100 acres, respectively.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Smith \|first=Patrick \|last2=Bush \|first2=Evan \|date=2024-11-11 \|title=Historic drought fuels blazes across Northeast as wildfires burn on both coasts \|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/historic-drought-fuels-blazes-northeast-wildfires-burn-both-coasts-rcna179548 \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en}}</ref> Across the state of Connecticut in late October, 70 wildfires were reported.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Spiegel \|first=Jan Ellen \|date=2024-10-31 \|title=Berlin fire one of 70 wildfires in unusually dry CT. What's going on? \|url=https://ctmirror.org/2024/10/31/berlin-ct-wildfire-drought/ \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en-US}}</ref> One such fire, the Hawthorne Fire, resulted in a firefighter being killed on October 22, with two others being injured.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=October 28, 2024 \|title=2 firefighters injured as Hawthorne Fire continues for an eighth day \|url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/2-firefighters-injured-as-hawthorne-fire-continues-for-an-eighth-day/3419583/?amp=1 \|access-date=November 12, 2024 \|publisher=]}}</ref> By November 1, a statewide burn ban was issued in ].<ref>{{Cite news \|date=November 1, 2024 \|title=Maryland Department of Natural Resources Enacts Statewide Burn Ban \|url=https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2024/11/01/maryland-department-of-natural-resources-enacts-statewide-burn-ban/ \|access-date=November 11, 2024 \|publisher=Maryland Department of Natural Resources}}</ref>
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			Following multiple wildfires in ], mayor ] banned all grilling in ] on November 9.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Seiwell \|first=Emma \|last2=White \|first2=Rebecca \|last3=Tracy \|first3=Thomas \|date=2024-11-10 \|title=Second brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park snuffed out as mayor bans park grilling \|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/11/09/second-minor-brush-fire-put-out-prospect-park-ongoing-drought/ \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en-US}}</ref> That weekend, the Jackson Creek wildfire expanded into ] and an 18-year old firefighter was killed trying to put out the fire. The wildfire also led to businesses and roads being closed.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Bacon \|first=John \|last2=Westhoven \|first2=William \|last3=Ortiz \|first3=Jorge L. \|date=November 10, 2024 \|title='Climate change is real': New York parks employee killed as historic drought fuels blazes \|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/11/10/northeast-wildfires-new-york-firefightered-killed-drought/76178012007/ \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en-US}}</ref> The wildfires also led to poor air quality across the region, with the air quality index reaching 201 in New York City late on November 9.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Villafane \|first=Matthew \|last2=DeLucia \|first2=Matthew \|date=2024-11-10 \|title=Air quality alert issued in New York, New Jersey due to brush fire smoke \|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-air-quality-brush-fires-saturday-nov-9-2024/ \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en-US}}</ref> While light rain fell in New Jersey from November 10 to 11th, including up to {{convert\|0.23\|in\|mm\|abbr=on}} in ] and {{convert\|0.19\|in\|mm\|abbr=on}} in ], the rain failed to provide much relief for the wildfires.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Sosnowski \|first=Alex \|date=November 11, 2024 \|title=Rain arrives but long term dryness, fire weather persist in Northeast \|url=https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/rain-arrives-but-long-term-dryness-fire-weather-persist-in-northeast/1711606 \|access-date=November 11, 2024 \|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|last=Speck \|first=Emilee \|last2=Oberholtz \|first2=Chris \|date=2024-11-10 \|title=Welcome rain moves into Northeast, mid-Atlantic after record-dry stretch \|url=https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/welcome-rain-northeast-record-dry-stretch \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en-US}}</ref> New York City suffered a record number of wildfires from October 29 to November 12.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Bacon \|first=John \|last2=Ortiz \|first2=Jorge L. \|date=November 12, 2024 \|title='Treacherous conditions' in NYC: Firefighters battling record number of brush fires \|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/11/14/new-york-city-wildfires-brush/76292335007/ \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en-US}}</ref> ] service was suspended for 24 hours on November 12-13 between ] and ] due to brush fires.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Dodson \|first=Braley \|date=2024-11-13 \|title=Amtrak service between New Haven, Penn Station resumes \|url=https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/amtrak-service-between-new-haven-penn-station-suspended-due-to-brush-fire/ \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			By November 18, many wildfires in the Northeast were beginning to be contained, with the Jennings Creek Fire reaching 90% containment. However, to facilitate in containment, a voluntary evacuation order was issued for ].<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Lenthang \|first=Marlene \|date=2024-11-18 \|title=Over 150 homes evacuated as wildfire risk persists across historically dry Northeast \|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/150-homes-evacuated-wildfire-risk-persists-historically-dry-northeast-rcna180587 \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|publisher=] \|language=en}}</ref> On November 19, the Great Barrington Fire formed in ], and by November 20, the fire grew to 1100 acres.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Quinn \|first=Emma \|date=2024-11-20 \|title=Fire crews battle 1,100-acre wildfire in Great Barrington, no threat to structures \|url=https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/fire-crews-battle-1100-acre-wildfire-in-great-barrington-no-threat-to-structures \|access-date=2024-11-21 \|work=] \|language=en}}</ref> However, on November 21, significant rain and snow significantly reduced the fire threat,<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Wallace \|first1=Amanda \|title=NJ received much-needed precipitation. Will rain and snow make a dent in the drought? \|url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/weather/2024/11/22/is-the-drought-over-nj-makes-progress-with-rain-and-snow/76496112007/ \|access-date=November 22, 2024 \|publisher=North Jersey.com \|date=November 22, 2024}}</ref> with many locations across New York, Connecticut and New Jersey receiving over {{convert\|2\|in\|mm\|abbr=on}} of rain, and with snowfall accumulations up to {{convert\|20\|in\|cm\|abbr=on}} in ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Snow, rain totals around New York, New Jersey and Connecticut \|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/snow-rain-totals-new-york-new-jersey/ \|access-date=November 22, 2024 \|publisher=] \|date=November 22, 2024}}</ref>

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Series of destructive wildfires

2024 Northeastern United States wildfires
Statistics
Total fires	400+
Burned area	7,700+ acres
Impacts
Deaths	2

The 2024 Northeast wildfires were a series of destructive wildfires in the Northeastern United States in the autumn of 2024. Many of these wildfires were caused and worsened by the ongoing drought in the region.

Background

Drought in the Northeast began to form following a dry autumn in 2024. September 2024 was the driest on record at Islip, New York and Wilmington, Delaware, with numerous other sites recording a top-10 dry September across the region. Drought significantly expanded in the Northeast following a record-dry October, which in many places, was also the driest month on record. Philadelphia reached a record long rainless streak during this time. High temperatures in the Northeast further worsened drought conditions, with much of New England reaching a record high temperature on November 6. By November 7, over half of the New York metropolitan area was in moderate drought, with three-quarters of New Jersey in severe drought. Extreme drought had also affected portions of New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania. These extremely dry conditions allowed for fires to form and spread across the Northeast.

Summary and impacts

While wildfires in the Northeast began as early as July 5, the record dryness of September and October allowed them to significantly expand. From October 1 to November 11, over 537 reports of wildfires were received in New Jersey, with 60 in New York, burning 4500 and 2100 acres, respectively. Across the state of Connecticut in late October, 70 wildfires were reported. One such fire, the Hawthorne Fire, resulted in a firefighter being killed on October 22, with two others being injured. By November 1, a statewide burn ban was issued in Maryland.

Following multiple wildfires in Prospect Park, mayor Eric Adams banned all grilling in New York City on November 9. That weekend, the Jackson Creek wildfire expanded into Orange County, New York and an 18-year old firefighter was killed trying to put out the fire. The wildfire also led to businesses and roads being closed. The wildfires also led to poor air quality across the region, with the air quality index reaching 201 in New York City late on November 9. While light rain fell in New Jersey from November 10 to 11th, including up to 0.23 in (5.8 mm) in Trenton and 0.19 in (4.8 mm) in Newark, the rain failed to provide much relief for the wildfires. New York City suffered a record number of wildfires from October 29 to November 12. Amtrak service was suspended for 24 hours on November 12-13 between Penn Station and New Haven, Connecticut due to brush fires.

By November 18, many wildfires in the Northeast were beginning to be contained, with the Jennings Creek Fire reaching 90% containment. However, to facilitate in containment, a voluntary evacuation order was issued for Warwick, New York. On November 19, the Great Barrington Fire formed in Massachusetts, and by November 20, the fire grew to 1100 acres. However, on November 21, significant rain and snow significantly reduced the fire threat, with many locations across New York, Connecticut and New Jersey receiving over 2 in (51 mm) of rain, and with snowfall accumulations up to 20 in (51 cm) in High Point, New Jersey.