DEC: Wildfire near NY-NJ border 41% contained

DEC: Wildfire on NY-NJ border 41% contained

Fire crews are continuing to battle wildfires on the New York-New Jersey border. The DEC said the Jennings Road wildfire is now 41% contained. More than 300 firefighters as well as dozens of volunteer fire companies, including some from the Capital Region are fighting the fire.

Fire crews are continuing to battle wildfires on the New York-New Jersey border.

The Jennings Creek wildfire is now 41% contained, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said on Thursday morning.

More than 300 firefighters as well as dozens of volunteer fire companies, including some from the Capital Region, are fighting the fire.

Four helicopters were also in the air Thursday, dropping thousands of gallons of water.