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Long Island brush fires injure firefighters

CNN on MSN · 1h

Backyard s’mores believed to be the origin of Long Island fires, investigators say

Arson could be the cause of several wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring two firefighters and sending large smoke plumes into the air, officials said.

Long Island brush fires caused by family cooking s'mores, Suffolk County officials say

Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Commissioner Rudy Sunderman said the fire will not be considered completely "contained" until 10-foot breaks are built around the full perimeter of the fire, where combustible materials and elements are removed to prevent it from reigniting and spreading.

Long Island brush fires injure firefighters as officials launch arson investigation

An arson investigation is underway after a series of brush fires on Long Island in New York injured at least two firefighters as flames consumed hundreds of acres in Suffolk County over the weekend.

New York governor declares state of emergency

Associated Press News on MSN · 2h

Attempt to make s’mores blamed for wind-driven brush fires that swept across area of Long Island

Police in New York say multiple brush fires that burned across a wooded area of Long Island over the weekend were accidentally caused by a family's attempt to make s’mores.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

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.

The Press Democrat · 6h

New York governor declares state of emergency for wind-driven brush fire on Long Island

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and said state agencies were responding to the fires around the Pine Barrens, a wooded area that is home to commuter towns east of New York City. She said homes, a chemical factory and an Amazon warehouse were at risk and more evacuations may be needed.

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Long Island fires started by person making s’mores, officials say

The Long Island brush fires that injured two firefighters and damaged two buildings were started by a person cooking s’mores, ...

ABC13 Houston14m

Long Island fire: Residents making s'mores in backyard likely caused New York fires, officials say

Law enforcement agencies are still interviewing all 911 callers to rule out any possibilities, but they "strongly feel that it was accidental." ...

FOX 5 New York on MSN1d

Long Island brush fire: Crews knock down blaze but wind threats remain

As of Sunday morning, the Long Island brush fire was 80% contained, but wind gusts of up to 40 mph continue to threaten the ...

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Gov. Hochul issues burn ban for Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island

Following brush fires in Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban until March 16, when New York’s annual statewide ...

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Cellphone footage captures active brush fire on New York's Long Island shooting smoke into the sky

Brush fires on New York's Long Island have picked up quickly amid high winds. They are spewing thick gray smoke into the sky ...

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Multiple Wildfires Break Out on Long Island, Prompting Highway Closure

An official said that dozens of agencies were fighting multiple fires on Saturday. Forecasters had warned that low humidity ...

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Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency

Wildfires burn near Westhampton along a New York highway as N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul declares a state of emergency.

ABC 7 New York on MSN14h

Massive brush fires along Sunrise Highway on eastern Long Island prompt large emergency response

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