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Long Island, Arson and fires

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.

FOX 5 New York on MSN · 3h

Long Island brush fire latest: Arson investigation underway, burn ban in effect

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

CNN on MSN · 15h

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.

Long Island, fire and New York

NBC New York on MSN · 1d

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.

The Press Democrat · 1h

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.

ABC News on MSN · 19h

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 the fires raged on -- with gusty conditions expected to last through Sunday evening.

8hon MSN

Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down; Burn bans issued by Gov. Kathy Hochul

The massive brush fire that impacted the East End of Long Island is no longer burning in Westhampton, but Forest Rangers ...

12hon MSN

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 ...

Westhampton brush fire knocked down, as Suffolk police arson probe gets underway

The Westhampton brush fire that burned 400 acres of dry woodland forest and sparked a massive statewide response in eastern ...

NBC New York17h

Backyard s'mores named cause of massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say

Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday's brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Center Moriches. Officials said Monday that the fires ...

FOX 5 New York on MSN19h

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 ...

17h

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 ...

News 12 Long Island7h

Efforts continue to tackle remaining hotspots from weekend's East End fires

According to fire officials, while all four fires are 100% knocked down, the largest one in Westhampton Beach is only 75% contained as crews finish establishing a perimeter.

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