New York Wildfire Update: Maps, Tracker Show Counties Under Threat
A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.
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Residents making s'mores in their backyard likely caused Suffolk County brush 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." ...
Westhampton brush fire knocked down, as Suffolk police arson probe gets underway
Suffolk County authorities are investigating whether an arsonist is responsible for this weekend's brush fires that blackened more than 600 acres on Long Island's East End and has firefighters ...
State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in New York
Streets and towns in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires spewed thick smoke into the air. New ...
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 ...
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Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say
The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday. By Lola Fadulu The wildfires that ...