Hand crews are conducting meticulous "mop up" operations to extinguish hot spots and New York Air National Guard Chinooks are assisting with bucket drops.

Relief in sight! Crews making final push to extinguish Greenwood Lake fire hot spots

News 12’s Lisa LaRocca reports that schools reopened today after a three-day closure, although after-school activities remained canceled.

Wildfire Update: 90% containment reached, schools reopened

Crews made major progress Thursday due to low winds. 

Officials: Jennings Creek wildfire is 69% contained on NY side

News 12's Lisa LaRocca reports that over 350 local and state crews are assisting in the firefighting efforts, operating 24/7, with numerous helicopters deployed for water drops.

Statewide burn ban issued as firefighters continue to battle Jennings Creek wildfire; progress being made

So far, no homes have been lost and there have not been any mandatory evacuations. 

Exclusive: 'This is like gasoline.' Increasing winds stoke Jennings Creek wildfire

Firefighters continue battling the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has burned thousands of acres from New Jersey to Greenwood Lake.

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