Fire risk remains high on Long Island after brush fires
The fire danger remains high on Long Island as officials work to quell wind-driven brush fires that broke out Saturday in Suffolk County. Four separate blazes started burning around 1 p.m., starting in Center Moriches and moved through East Moriches,
Long Island brush fires trigger state of emergency in New York
Crews are battling brush fires on New York's Long Island amid dry conditions and strong wind gusts. An official estimate Sunday said the wildfire in Westhampton, Suffolk County is 80% contained after winds died down overnight,
Hochul declares state of emergency for massive Long Island brush fires
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon as dozens of fire departments responded to Long Island’s Pine Barrens to gain control of massive brush fires fueled by strong winds.
'Elevated wildfire risk' remains as crews get upper hand on Long Island blazes
The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating efforts to douse flames.
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
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.
Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY, Hamptons officials declare state of emergency
At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree burns in the blazes.
New York Governor Declares State of Emergency for Wind-Driven Brush Fire on Long Island
Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of land on New York's Long Island on Saturday, spewing thick gray smoke into the sky and prompting the evacuation of a military base and the closure of a major highway.
Firefighters rush to contain massive brush fire on Long Island
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 according to Suffolk County officials. NBC News’ Maya Eaglin has the latest on the response.
Tree-killing beetles adding fuel for next fire, says Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine
Stemming the Southern pine beetle onslaught is one way to limit the amount of dead trees that lead to new growth and more ...
Tough Long Island biz owner saves truck by driving it away from wildfire — while it’s in flames
Mark Cirillo, 64, battled to save AutoGate Systems Inc., his business of the last 20 years, as flames closed in on his shop ...
Long Island teen charged over bomb threats that forced evacuation at Hamptons high school
Westhampton Beach Village cops are not releasing the student’s name, but did arrest him Friday for making a threat of mass ...
Ricardo Soto named permanent schools chief in Center Moriches
Ricardo Soto, interim Center Moriches schools superintendent since his predecessor abruptly resigned last August, has been ...
‘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 in ...
‘Trump is at golf course’; Fumed netizens react as Long Island battles ‘terrifying’ brush fires
Several brush fires have been reported across New York's Long Island, sparking concerns as they spread rapidly through ...
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Crews continue battling massive, wind-whipped brush fires in Suffolk County; now 80% contained
More than 100 different fire departments from both Nassau and Suffolk County and the National Guard battled the flames from the brush fires that started around 1 p.m. Saturday along Sunrise Highway.
New York Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency in response to Long Island brush fires
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled brush fires on Long Island. She said 100,000 N95 masks will be sent to the impacted area.
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Hamptons Brush Fires Spark Fears of Historic 1995 Wildfires Repeating
Brush fires that scorched more than 600 acres of woodlands between Center Moriches and Westhampton on Saturday were under ...