The Jennings Creek Wildfire has burned through thousands of acres in northern New Jersey and New York's Orange County, claiming the life of Spring Valley man Dariel Vasquez, who was working as an aide with the New York State Parks and Recreation Department's Wildland Fire Crew when a tree fell on him in Sterling State Forest Nov. 9.

A Red Flag Warning​ is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.

New York City has issued a red flag warning that will stay in effect until 6 p.m. Friday. A notice on the NotifyNYC social media account says, New Yorkers may see or smell smoke because of multiple wildfires burning in New Jersey.