The record-breaking statistics come as several Northeast states battle extremely dry conditions and multiple wildfires.
Smoke was seen coming from a 44-story high-rise in Hudson Yards due to a fire burning on the roof of the building.
Smoke pours from 44-story New York City skyscraper after reported fire - The blaze broke out in the Hudson Yards development ...
A fire on the roof of a 44-story luxury apartment building sent plumes of dark smoke into the New York City skyline on Thursday.