‘Massive’ wildfires erupt on Long Island, sparking state of emergency and evacuations as flames threaten homes
Four separate fires blanketed Long Island’s East End Saturday, as thick black smoke filled the sky, threatening homes ...
Long Island officials probe if cause of fires was ‘nefarious’ or natural
The brush fires were mostly contained by Sunday morning after burning about 600 acres, injuring two firefighters and prompting a state of emergency Saturday.
Long Island brush fires trigger state of emergency in New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say
The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They ...
'Elevated wildfire risk' remains as crews gain control of Long Island blazes
The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating ...
Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say
The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley ...
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Westhampton brush fire knocked down, arson probe launched, Suffolk County officials say
Kathy Hochul said she deployed personnel from multiple state agencies to assist Suffolk County in the response. The state flew an MC-130 to report on the fire and four Black Hawk helicopters ...
Long Island brush fires believed to be started accidentally, officials say
Suffolk County police and fire officials believe a series of brush fires on Long Island in New York over the weekend began ...