ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It’s been a long week for crews as they continue to fight the Jennings Creek wildfire located primarily in Sterling Forest State Park. The New York Air National Guard has been conducting bucket drops to help suppress the flames.
“Realistically, Mother Nature is the one who is going to put this fire out,” explained Forrest Ranger Major, Bob Rogers.
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The fire has burned over 5,000 acres. According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, it is 88% contained and is boxed in by fire lines.
“We are cleaning, we’re digging, we are extinguishing hot spots as we go, but what we really need here is a large quantity of rain,” said Rogers. “Not huge downpour all at once, but a nice continuous rain or a good heavy snow. So, folks are going to be seeing smoke in this area for weeks to come, more than likely.”…