Lightning sparks wildfire in Lake Luzerne
Plus: Rangers investigate report of man shooting at a heron at Ausable Point Campground and more from the past week
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Lightning strikes continue sparking wildfires across Adirondacks
Bear Den Mountain fire contained after four-day battle, Rangers continue fighting wildfires across the Adirondacks
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Man found unresponsive at Marcy Dam later dies
Rangers respond to two deaths this past week
Campfires spark more Adirondack wildfires
Plus: Overnight search finds missing hiker in Sawtooth range
Multiple hiker rescues across Adirondacks due to heat
Rangers extinguish wildfire in St. Regis Canoe Area
Man suffers injuries at Split Rock Falls accident
Hikers struggle with heat, dehydration this past week
Teen hiker rescued after suffering heat stroke in Adirondacks
By Rick Karlin
Dramatic air rescue from Elk Pass in High Peaks credited with saving teen's life
Safety reform petition tops 6,000 for NY forest ranger found dead after 8 days missing
By James Odato
The petition has drawn more than 6,100 signatures since it was posted July 7
Helicopter rescues in High Peaks: Herbert Brook lean-to and Haystack Mountain evacuations save hikers
Recent emergency operations in the Adirondack region included two helicopter rescues, a hiking injury, and wildfire suppression.
Illegal trail markings at Black Bear Mountain lead hikers astray
Plus: Rangers come to help injured 92-year-old hiker and more actions from the past week