Wildfires Threaten Historic Sites and Air Quality in Northeast

A wildfire in West Milford, New Jersey, is threatening the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District, a site significant for its role in producing iron for the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The Jennings Creek Wildfire has already burned 5,000 acres and is endangering 25 structures, including eight in the historic district. Despite recent rain, firefighters continue to battle the blaze amid ongoing drought conditions in the Northeast. The fire has led to the closure of trails and visitor centers in the area, and a New York forest ranger has died while fighting the fires.