Teenage Park Ranger Dies Battling Wildfires in New York

Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old park ranger, was killed during firefighting efforts amidst multiple wildfires in New York and New Jersey.

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18-year-old New York parks employee dies battling wildfires along New Jersey border

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Teenage park ranger dies as wildfires burn in New York State

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New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires

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18-year-old parks employee killed while battling New York wildfire

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Air quality warnings in New York and New Jersey as parks worker dies fighting fire

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New York-New Jersey Wildfire update: Teen Forest Ranger dies fighting blaze

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NY parks employee dies fighting fires; air quality warnings are issued in New York and New Jersey

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Volunteer forest ranger, 18, dies responding to New York wildfire that sent smoky haze over NYC

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Dariel Vasquez, 18, died while battling wildfires in Sterling Forest, NY, which have burned over 2,500 acres. Governor Hochul mourned his loss as air quality warnings were issued across the Northeast due to smoke. Currently, 60 wildfires have erupted in New York since October 1, exacerbated by dry conditions and warnings are in effect for New Jersey. Meanwhile, an arrest has been made linked to a separate fire initiated by a shotgun. Emergency officials are closely monitoring ongoing situations, urging residents to prepare evacuation plans.

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