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Helicopters assist in battling wildfires near New York City’s watershed

NYC Water posted photos showing the fire racing across 384 acres in Ulster County and the Catskills.

News 12 Staff

Nov 10, 2024, 7:05 AM

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The Department of Environmental Protection and state police helicopters have deployed helicopters to help fight the wildfires in New York City’s watershed.

NYC Water posted photos showing the Whitehouse forest fire racing across 384 acres in Ulster County and the Catskills.

The region contains reservoirs that feed into New York City’s water supply system.

RELATED: Wildfire latest: Smoky air puts NYC under air quality health advisory

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