Red flag warning issued as raging fire in New Jersey spreads smoke into New York City

Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire in New Jersey that is spreading smoke into New York City.

The fire broke out Thursday evening on the Palisades in Englewood Cliffs. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the fire was 19 acres and 30 percent contained as of 7:36 a.m. Friday.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for much of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut due to dry and windy conditions. The New Jersey Wildfire Service called the current fire risk extreme for the entire state.

New Jersey Fire — In this photo provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Conservation, a firefighter is silhouetted against a wildfire Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Evesham, New Jersey. Numerous fires are burning across the state while…

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Dozens of firefighters are battling a blaze near Exit 1 on Palisades Parkway. One northbound lane of the roadway remains closed.

The fire is burning in a heavily wooded area between the Palisades Parkway and the Hudson River. The fire is not threatening any structures, according to the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service.

The agency also plans to use a helicopter capable of dropping 350 gallons of water.

Officials said the fire is unlikely to grow significantly. The causes of the fire are being investigated.

According to the FDNY, it responded to reports of smoke. CBS News New York.

October was the driest month on record for the New York City area, with less than an inch of rainfall.

The fire risk could remain moderate to high on Saturday before decreasing Sunday through Monday as rain is expected across the region.

At least three other wildfires have recently spread across New Jersey, including one in Jackson Township that is about 60 percent contained after burning 350 acres. Six homes near Six Flags Great Adventure were evacuated due to the fire. There were no injuries, the cause of the fire is being established.

The Bethany Run wildfire in Burlington and Camden counties has burned more than 300 acres. The fire is 75 percent contained. No structures are currently under evacuation orders, but 104 properties are threatened.

Another fire, dubbed the Pheasant Wild Fire, is burning in the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area in Gloucester County. The fire is 50 percent contained.

New Jersey officials have issued temporary restrictions prohibiting any fire other than an elevated stove and one fueled by propane, natural gas, gas or electricity.

According to the fire ban, burning wood, charcoal and kerosene on private or public property is prohibited. Bonfires and fireworks are also prohibited.