Aug 23, 2002 — Brian Mann talks with Joseph Kennedy, a New York state forest ranger, about the science--and the dangers--of wildfires. More than twenty blazes are now burning across the region.  Go to full article

Aug 22, 2002 — Jefferson county fire crews are fighting what they call a small but stubborn forest fire near the town of Oxbow the northern part of the county. Jefferson county deputy fire director Greg Brunell says the fire started ten days ago when a property owner failed to fully extinguish a campfire. Todd Moe has more.  Go to full article

Aug 21, 2002 — Wildfires continued to grow on Tuesday, with forest rangers and volunteer fire crews battling a major blaze in the town of Johnsburg. The state continued to build its fire-fighting forces, adding army helicopters and re-enforcements from out of state. Brian Mann has details.  Go to full article

Aug 14, 2002 — Ground fires at Fort Drum are causing residents north and east of the army base to complain of smoke and brown skies. David Sommerstein reports state officials have fielded calls from towns throughout St. Lawrence County.  Go to full article

Jul 30, 2002 — A team of New York state firefighters is due home today, from Wyoming. A second twenty-person crew has arrived in Oregon and is battling blazes in the Williamette National Forest. As Brian Mann reports, the team is working in a part of the country where thousands have been evacuated from their homes.  Go to full article

Jul 23, 2002 — A fire apparently sparked by a child playing with a lighter destroyed part of downtown Mineville Monday morning. The blaze tore through an apartment building, a warehouse, and an office building. As Brian Mann reports, there were no injuries but families have lost their homes:  Go to full article

Apr 10, 2002 — It's been more than a week since cleanup began on the near ten-thousand tons of debris left by a fire in Carthage last month. Jody Tosti has an update.  Go to full article

Mar 13, 2002 — More than a week after a fire destroyed an entire block of downtown Carthage, village fire officials say the smouldering embers finally seem to be extinguished. But they say the area is still a "fire scene" for safety reasons.

People affected by the blaze are working to recuperate. David Sommerstein reports on the latest relief efforts.

Fire victims or people wanting to donate goods or money can call the Carthage Fire Relief task force at 315-493-3821.  Go to full article

Mar 05, 2002 — Firefighters in the village of Carthage are working around the clock as the fire that destroyed most of a downtown block continues to smolder. It was the fire some people had feared for years. Still, many residents of the village of 4000 are still in shock. David Sommerstein has this report.

The Watertown office of the Red Cross is accepting donations for fire survivors. Call 315-782-4410.
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Mar 04, 2002 — Firefighters continue to soak the smoldering remains of downtown Carthage. Nine buildings were lost in a huge blaze that began early Saturday. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article