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New York state parks worker dies responding to wildfire in Orange County

A state parks worker was killed Saturday while responding to a large wildfire in Orange County that originated across the border in New Jersey.

The New York Times · 5d

New York State Parks Worker Dies While Fighting Wildfire

The employee, Dariel Vasquez, was killed while fighting a fire in Sterling Forest in Greenwood Lake, N.Y., the New York State Police said in a statement late Saturday. Steve Neuhaus, the Orange County executive, said that Mr. Vasquez was helping to clear trees and shrubs, which are fuel for a fire, from a wooded area when a tree fell and hit him.

NBC News on MSN · 5d

18-year-old parks employee killed while battling New York wildfire

An 18-year-old New York state employee was killed Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County's Sterling Forest.

Jennings Creek Wildfire now 75% contained in New Jersey

Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years

A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parades.

Jennings Creek wildfire is 90% contained, New Jersey Forest Fire Service says

The Jennings Creek wildfire is now 90% contained since it started burning last week, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service says.

Crews make progress on Jennings Creek Wildfire using controlled burns; containment at 75% in NJ

On Thursday, officials said containment on the New Jersey side jumped to 75%, but in Orange County, New York, the terrain has proved to be more challenging.

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Wildfire updates in Ulster, Orange, Dutchess counties: 'Most dangerous situation I've seen'

Of the 15 wildfires currently burning across New York state, the two largest are in Ulster and Orange counties, state ...

Daily Voice Greene County NY on MSN4d

18-Year-Old Killed In Wildfire At Sterling Forest Remembered As Ramapo HS Baseball Standout

A teenage New York State Parks and Recreation worker who died battling one of the latest in a rash of wildfires in the region ...

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‘True community hero.’ 18-year-old parks employee dies battling NY forest fire, cops say

His bravery and selflessness in those last moments were a reflection of his pure heart and unwavering commitment to others.” ...

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Dariel Vasquez, Ramapo HS baseball star, killed fighting forest fire in Sterling Forest

Rockland County resident and Ramapo High School graduate Dariel Vasquez was killed Nov. 9 while battling a forest fire in ...

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NY State Parks employee dies while fighting Orange County forest fire

A Parks and Recreation aide died Saturday, Nov. 9, while fighting a forest fire in Orange County, according to a statement ...

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