Jennings Creek Wildfire Emergency In Orange County, New York Extended

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Updated on: November 18, 2024 / 5:46 AM EST

GREENWOOD LAKE, N.Y. -- Residents in Orange County are dealing with an extended state of emergency after dozens of households were asked to voluntarily evacuate from parts of Greenwood Lake due to the Jennings Creek wildfire.

Schools in Greenwood Lake are closed today amid the ongoing firefighting operation.

Efforts overnight Saturday into Sunday to protect structures were successful and no structures are in danger, officials said. The small section of fire that breached a containment line did not reach the contingency line.

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