In a tragic turn of events, 18-year-old New York Parks and Recreation aide Dariel Vasquez lost his life while assisting with fireline construction during a massive wildfire in Sterling Forest, New York. The young ranger was killed on Saturday, as authorities from New Jersey and New York addressed the line-of-duty death for the first time on Sunday. The fire, which ignited in the Greenwood Lake area, is one of several wildfires ravaging the U.S. this weekend. Fires have swept across New England, with one particularly destructive blaze in Ulster and Sullivan counties burning over 400 acres. The wildfires have caused significant air quality concerns, prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue warnings. As the wildfires spread, officials have raised alarms about the fire risks, urging residents to have evacuation plans in place. Meanwhile, California is battling its own major wildfire, the Mountain Fire, which is being driven by powerful Santa Ana winds. The blaze has burned through 20,000 acres and destroyed 132 structures, with the fire only 26% contained at the time of reporting. New York City Skyline Shrouded by Canada Wildfire Smoke, Surreal Apocalyptic Pic Surfaces.

18-Year-Old Park Ranger Dariel Vasquez Killed in Fire

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