Gusty Winds Stoke 5,000-Acre Wildfire at New York-New Jersey Border NYT | Top Stories Hilary Howard and Shayla Colon 13 November 2024 at 06:29 Known as the Jennings Creek fire, it started Friday and quickly spread. The rugged terrain has made it more difficult for emergency workers to respond. © Bryan Anselm for The New York TimesHistoric drought conditions in the Northeast have contributed to hundreds of wildfires in New Jersey and Connecticut, with a rising number in New York.