New York City Faces A year Of Wildfires

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a new study showing a sharp increase in the number of wildfire-prone days around New York City between 1972 and 2024. The research highlights Long Island and northern New Jersey—both close to NYC—as wildfire hotspots due to rising heat, dry air, and strong winds. McIntyre warns that last year’s small fires and recent blazes in New Jersey indicate that the metro area is no longer immune to wildfire threats, particularly as the Northeast enters peak wildfire season.