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Wildfires burn
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Outdoors
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Philadelphia
6abc

Burn bans in effect throughout Philadelphia region amid drought conditions

Montgomery County has a 30-day ban starting Saturday. Delaware County's went into effect last week.

1 year ago

headquarters of American Water
Environment
New Jersey
Public Safety
Sustainability

NJ American Water customers under a mandatory water conservation order

The notice comes after the state declared a drought warning Wednesday as the region faces record-low rainfall, leading to the driest conditions in the past 120 years.

1 year ago

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a wildfire burning
Environment
Explainers
Outdoors

Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean

With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.

1 year ago

the Wanaque Reservoir
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

New Jersey declares drought warning as reservoir, groundwater levels decline

Water supplies have worsened since last week in some locations, and about 40% of water providers are experiencing above-average demands for water.

1 year ago

fire burning trees
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors
Philadelphia

South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday

On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.

1 year ago

Smoke from a forest fire
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

New Jersey faces unseasonably high number of wildfires as drought continues

The number of wildfires in New Jersey over the past two weeks is more than eight times greater than the same timeframe last year.

1 year ago

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New Jersey Forest Fire Service members
New Jersey
Outdoors
Preservation

Crews battling 2 wildfires in New Jersey, where conditions are driest in nearly 120 years

Lack of significant rainfall since August contributed to the dry conditions, which prompted the state to impose strict restrictions on outdoor fires.

1 year ago

A woman uses an umbrella for protection from the sun as she walks along with a child
Delaware
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia region remains under drought watch. Here’s what you need to know

The Philadelphia area is facing record dry conditions. Meteorologists say months of rainfall is needed.

1 year ago

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Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia, Monday, March 29, 2021.
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

It’s been 25 days without rain in Philadelphia

Philadelphia County has seen just 25–50% of the normal precipitation for this time of year.

1 year ago

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a person holds a shovel in the sun
Environment
Explainers
New Jersey

Here’s what you need to know about New Jersey’s current drought status

The Garden State has been dry since “a lot of rain” fell in August. Officials are asking people to conserve water voluntarily.

1 year ago

a row of soybean plants
Business
Environment
Food & Drink
New Jersey
6abc

Farmers face challenging drought conditions across the Garden State

New Jersey declared a drought watch last week, asking people to voluntarily conserve water. For those at Duffield's Farm in Sewell, the weather has been challenging.

1 year ago

A large brush fire at Wharton State Forest on Friday, July 5, 2024. (6abc)
Delaware
Environment
Preservation
Public Spaces

Delaware bans bonfires, encourages residents to conserve water

The decision comes following weeks of record low rainfall, making the state abnormally dry.

1 year ago

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two staff members takes cats in cages off the bus
Animals
Environment
Pennsylvania

Brandywine Valley SPCA rescued 30 cats from Hurricane Milton’s path. The feline friends are up for adoption

The animal shelter is waiving adoption fees through Oct. 16 for adult cats and dogs to make room for the Hurricane Milton-affected cats.

1 year ago

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A water rescue boat floats in floods left after Hurricane Milton in Florida
Environment
National
Outdoors
AP

What to know about Hurricane Milton after it slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast

Florida residents and officials were assessing the damage after powerful Hurricane Milton brought strong winds, heavy rains and tornadoes.

1 year ago

storm damage
Environment
Public Safety

More than 3 million without power after Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

The storm tracked to the south in the final hours and made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night in Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa.

1 year ago

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