Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained
A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 80% contained, according to Suffolk County officials.
Firefighters seek to contain brush fire on Long Island
Firefighters in New York were continuing to battle at least one brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday as officials warned that high wind gusts would leave the region vulnerable to additional blazes.
After Long Island brush fires, Hochul issues burn ban
The ban follows a state of emergency declared in Suffolk County by Hochul to deploy ground and air support to assist with the effort to control the fire. Firefighters from across Long Island battled the blaze. Air National Guard helicopters dropped water on the flames.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Scorched trees seen following brush fires in Long Island
Scorched trees were seen in the wake of several brush fires that broke out on Long Island over the weekend, footage from Sunday shows.
N.Y. Governor Declares State of Emergency for Series of Brush Fires on Long Island
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on March 8 after a series of brush fires blazed through Long Island, N.Y., causing some residents to evacuate.
All 4 Long Island brush fires contained, 2 firefighters hurt, 2 buildings damaged
All four Long Island brush fires that sent soaring plumes of smoke into the air had been contained by Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Two firefighters were hurt battling the blazes and two commercial buildings were damaged, Newsday reported. No residential buildings were damaged; any earlier reports of burned homes were erroneous.
Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high winds
Firefighters in New York have knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island but officials say high wind gusts could leave the region vulnerable to additional blazes
Firefighters Seek to Contain Wind-Driven Brush Fire on Long Island
Firefighters in New York continued to battle at least one brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday
Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY, officials declare state of emergency
Wildfires blazed Saturday afternoon in a wooded area of Long Island amid strong winds, low humidity and a beetle infestation, New York officials said. Around 1 p.m., multiple wildfires broke out near Westhampton along a New York highway,
Brush fires on Long Island spark state of emergency
More than 80 fire departments responded to the blazes, which damaged two commercial structures but don’t threaten residents at this time in Suffolk County.
Tree-killing Southern pine beetles adding fuel for next fire, Suffolk County Executive Romaine says
Stemming the Southern pine beetle onslaught is one way to limit the amount of dead trees that lead to new growth and more ...
Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires
Arson could be the cause of several wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring ...
State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in New York
Towns and communities in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires spewed thick smoke into the air. New ...
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Wildfires Threaten Wealthy Part Of The Hamptons: Here's The Latest On Long Island
A massive wildfire that erupted Saturday afternoon, March 8 at the edge of the Hamptons has burned through over two miles of ...
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Watch: Westhampton Pines Fire Sunday Morning Update
At the Westhampton Pines Fire command outpost at Gabreski Airport on Sunday morning, County Executive Ed Romaine led a press conference with local, county, state and federal officials to offer the ...