Persistent Fire Risk in Northeast Amid Dry, Windy Conditions
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The Northeast is no longer under red flag warnings, but fire danger remains high due to persistent drought conditions. The Jennings Creek Fire, the largest in the region, has burned over 5,000 acres across New York and New Jersey, with containment efforts ongoing. Despite improved weather conditions, the risk of wildfires persists, prompting New York to issue a statewide ban on outdoor fires and establish a brush fire task force. Meanwhile, severe weather is expected in Texas and Oklahoma, with potential for damaging storms and flooding.
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