When state officials first laid eyes on the Jennings Creek wildfire in the dense forests east of Greenwood Lake last Friday, they knew they had a problem on their hands. Covering 3,500 acres after four days and growing to about 5,

Local officials recommend residents consider leaving the area temporarily due to power outages, heavy smoke and accessibility issues, though no mandatory evacuations are in place.

The Jennings Creek Wildfire continued to grow along the New York-New Jersey border on Thursday, but progress is being made to contain it.Officials said Wednesday evening that 4,383 acres are on fire -- including 2,

Check here for updates throughout the day Thursday as the Jennings Creek Wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and New York.