The NYFD launched drones to monitor a brush fire in Prospect Park, highlighting the region's intense drought and increased wildfire risks.
Mayor Eric Adams urged all New Yorkers to stay vigilant regarding fires, emphasizing that even small flames can quickly catch and spread under current dry conditions.
Weather warnings extended from the Jersey Shore to Boston due to elevated wildfire risks, fueled by the absence of significant rainfall in the Northeast this summer.
The National Weather Service noted that October recorded some of the driest conditions in the region's history, with barely any rainfall reported.
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