All homes are currently safe according to the DEC, though the agency did warn residents about rain expected to begin Wednesday night.

Greenwood Lake evacuees return home, prepare for storm that could stir up wildfire debris

Firefighters restored the primary line and kept the fire far from the contingency line, which is closer to homes.

Some evacuation orders lifted as fire crews hold containment lines in Greenwood Lake

First responders who are staying at local firehouses this week have been coming back to hand-drawn cards from local children resting on their cots.

Firefighters working Greenwood Lake wildfire get morale boosts at every turn

Village officials have advised residents to be prepared for another smoky day Friday as firefighters are planning more controlled burns. 

Smoke covers Greenwood Lake as firefighters 'fight fire with fire'

To prevent fraud and waste, the volunteers and village officials are sending people who want to donate to a new Facebook page and online fundraiser.

Police: Person tried to steal funds meant for Greenwood Lake firefighters by cloning Venmo account

News about the fire has affected Planet Pizza owner Jamris Guerra, especially when he heard about the death of a young State Parks worker, Dariel Vasquez, who was helping fight the fire Saturday when a tree fell on him.

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