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Long Island, wildfire risk

Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires while increased winds ramp up fire risk

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 15h

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

'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 efforts to douse flames.

Brush fires, Long Island

NBC News on MSN · 4h

Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 60% 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 60% contained, according to Suffolk County officials.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

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.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Brush Fires Burn Through Woods on Long Island Pine Barrens

Brush fires have burned through a large portion of Long Island State Pine Barrens Reserve, a wooded area near bedroom communities outside New York City.

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

At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree ...

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Long Island wildfires contained: 2 firefighters hurt, cause of blaze unknown

According to the New York Daily News, around 600 acres of the Long Island Pine Barrens were burnt as a result of the fires, ...

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 ...

‘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 ...

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Massive Long Island, NY, Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency

Two commercial buildings were damaged and two firefighters suffered minor injuries, Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Rudy ...

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State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in Long Island, New York

Towns and communities in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires spewed thick smoke into the air. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County as ...

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Gov. Hochul expands burn ban as Long Island wildfires highlight growing fire risk

Gov. Kathy Hochul expanded emergency measures as firefighters continued battling the aftermath of weekend brush fires in ...

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New York Wildfires: What to Know as Evacuations Underway

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has made state resources available as multiple fire departments respond to a major wildfire in ...

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