2024 Northeastern United States wildfires

[2] Drought significantly expanded in the Northeast following a record-dry October, which in many places, was also the driest month on record.

[6] While wildfires in the Northeast began as early as July 5, the record dryness of September and October allowed them to significantly expand.

[10] Following multiple wildfires in Prospect Park, mayor Eric Adams banned all grilling in New York City on November 9.

[11] That weekend, the Jackson Creek wildfire expanded into Orange County, New York and an 18-year old firefighter was killed trying to put out the fire.

[16] Amtrak service was suspended for 24 hours on November 12-13 between Penn Station and New Haven, Connecticut due to brush fires.