"Remarkably dry conditions in October and so far in November have resulted in a historic amount of brush fires over the last two weeks, and we need the public to remain vigilant."
"The sharp rise in brush fires is unprecedented. In a typical October, the FDNY responds to around 200 brush fires... This year, that number was exceeded in just two weeks."
"With minimal rainfall, dry vegetation, and windy conditions, the risk of fast-spreading fires poses a real threat to our city and FDNY members."
"The drought conditions, paired with warmer temperatures, have left Bronx green spaces dry and vulnerable to ignition."
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