Large Wildfire Burns Near Pennsylvania's Biggest Ski Resort
A cellphone image shows The Gap Fire on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The approximate location of The Gap Fire in relation to Blue Mountain Resort. The blaze is approximately four miles from the resort's boundaries.
Wildfire burns on Blue Mountain in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
A massive wildfire is burning on Blue Mountain near the Lehigh Gap in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, officials said.
UPDATE: Blue Mountain wildfire 25% contained
Crews from the DCNR are stepping in to help tackle the massive wildfire. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke to people who live nearby who are dealing with the smoke.
Nearly 600 acres scorched as 4th day of Blue Mountain wildfire rages on (UPDATE)
Officials are reporting 577 acres have burned and dry conditions are making it difficult to get the flames under control.
Wildfire on Blue Mountain; Agencies, more than 200 volunteers work to contain blaze
Fire officials report they are making progress on a massive wildfire that broke out Saturday on the Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources began a
150 acres lost in Blue Mountain brush fire
Officials with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources estimate that 150 acres have been since Saturday afternoon’s brush fire. Authorities say that number is expected to climb to over 200 acres when all is said and done.
Mountain wildfire burns 150 acres of Pa. forest, officials say
A wildfire has burned 150 acres of forest in Northampton County, officials said on Sunday. The blaze is burning on Blue Mountain on the east side of the Lehigh Gap, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Conversation and Natural Resources said.
Firefighters continue to battle Blue Mountain brush fire
As firefighters continue to battle the massive wildfire on the Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township, Northampton County, residents have turned out to donate water and other supplies. The line of
Blue Mountain wildfire: How you can help first responders
The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce are collecting monetary donations to support the Blue Mountain wildfire effort. Here’s how you can help.
Wildfire on Blue Mountain burns over 150 acres, still uncontained
More than 150 acres of Blue Mountain has been torched by a wildfire that broke out over the weekend. Crews began battling the fire late Saturday night and have been working round the clock ever since.
Fire crews continue to battle NorCo brush fire, just the latest in series of burns amid dry, windy weather
On Friday, Krische and crews rushed from a brush fire in Moore Township to another one in Lehigh Township, before getting the ...
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Blue Mountain firefight headed in ‘good direction,’ with much work remaining (UPDATE)
Hundreds of local and state firefighters battled a wildfire burning for a third day on the Blue Mountain at Lehigh Gap.
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Popular Lehigh Valley Italian restaurant to open in new location after fire
When the Hanover Township, Northampton County, restaurant Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen & Grill closed over the summer ...
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Blue Mountain brush fire rages in Northampton County, expected to burn for days
"It's just frightening that it can happen and go on and on and on," said Mertz. Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Chief Brian Krische said firefighters have been able to slow ...
Critical fire weather possible in the Lehigh Valley on Friday
There is another increased risk of fire spread Friday in the Lehigh Valley. The National Weather Service placed both Lehigh and Northampton counties under a red flag warning, starting at noon and ...