Backyard s'mores named cause of massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say
New York's governor triggered a burn ban for the area. She issued a prohibition on most types of outside camping, cooking and warming fires in Long Island, as well as parts of the Hudson Valley amid continued dry conditions. Backyard fire pits, small campfires and small cooking fires in contained conditions were exempt.
Arson investigators continue probe into Long Island brush fires; firefighters returning to the scene
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.
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.
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.
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.
Long Island brush fires mostly contained, arson investigators looking for cause
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.
Crews battle multiple brush fires on Long Island; Hochul declares state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
Crews continue battling massive brush fires on Long Island
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.
‘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 multiple communities. The fires began around 1:00 p.m. local time on Saturday in Center Moriches,
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Family Making S'mores Started Massive Wildfires That Burned Wealthy Part Of Hamptons: Police
A family attempting to make s’mores in their backyard accidentally sparked several brush fires that burned hundreds of acres ...
‘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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Long Island Brush Fires Scorch 600 Acres, Sparked by Backyard S’mores Attempt
A series of brush fires that scorched more than 600 acres on Long Island over the weekend may have been sparked by an attempt ...
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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 ...
Last Hamptons wildfire believed to be fully contained, but hot-spot dangers linger
The final blaze, which was 80% contained by Saturday night, is believed to be now 100% contained, though fire officials were still tending to several smaller hot spots to prevent potential further ...
State of Emergency Declared as Fire Rages on Long Island
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a state of emergency following brush fires that began early Saturday afternoon on ...
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11 Students Hospitalized After THC Gummies Handed Out At Moriches School
Around a dozen students were sickened after ingesting marijuana gummies at a Long Island middle school.A student at William ...
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Massive wildfires break out along Sunrise highway from Hampton Bays to Moriches
A massive cluster of wildfires are scorching the Pine Barrens along the south side of Sunrise Highway, stretching … Continued The post Massive wildfires break out along Sunrise highway from Hampton ...