Ranger perishes in brush fire as dangerous wildfires cause bad air quality in the tri-state region

"Orange County Emergency Services wishes to extend our condolences as we mourn the passing of a dedicated service member we lost today during the Greenwood Lake brush fire response."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of this brave individual who died while battling the Greenwood Lake brush fire."

"Firefighters across the tri-state responded to at least six wildfires Saturday, further highlighting the extreme fire risk caused by bone-dry conditions and gusty winds."

"An air quality alert was triggered for New York City and the Hudson Valley as smoke continues to impact the region, indicating the severity of the fires."

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