Firefighters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, are working to contain a brush fire that has sent smoke across the Hudson River into New York City. The fire broke out Thursday night in the Palisades area and spans 19 acres. As of Friday morning, firefighters have contained 30% of the blaze.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service issued a red flag warning for New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday due to dry and windy conditions. The fire risk remains extreme across the region, exacerbated by the driest October on record, with less than an inch of rain.

Firefighters are focusing their efforts on the area near exit 1 of the Palisades Parkway, one mile north of the George Washington Bridge. Crews have closed one northbound lane as they battle the flames. The fire burns in a heavily wooded area between the parkway and the Hudson River, but no structures face immediate danger, and no evacuations have been ordered.

A helicopter capable of dropping 350 gallons of water is assisting the ground crews. Officials believe the fire will not expand significantly, but they continue to investigate its cause. The FDNY has responded to reports of smoke as residents in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx have woken up to the smell of smoke.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is closely monitoring the situation and continues to fight the blaze from both the air and the ground.