New York governor declares state of emergency for wind-driven brush fire on Long Island
Brush fires on New York's Long Island fanned by high winds have picked up quickly. The fires were spewing thick gray smoke into the sky and closed a major highway on Saturday.
Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency for wind-driven Suffolk County brush fires
Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of land on Long Island on Saturday, spewing thick gray smoke into the sky and prompting the evacuation of a military base and the closure of Sunrise Highway.
More wind brings risk of more flames as brush fires burn on Long Island
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday after several wind-driven brush fires broke out in New York’s Long Island, sending large smoke plumes into the air and shutting down a highway.
Brush fires rips through parts of Long Island; 1 firefighter injured
Officials stated that due to the wind conditions, the fire could persist for several hours, or even days, as the winds continue to ignite the blaze.
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.
Massive brush fires along Sunrise Highway on eastern Long Island prompt large emergency response
Massive, wind-whipped brush fires are raging across parts of Long Island's Pine Barrens region on Saturday, prompting a large emergency response to control the blazes that led to a local State of Emergency in the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.
State of emergency as large brush fire burns along Sunrise Highway on Long Island
A large brush fire broke out Saturday along Sunrise Highway on Long Island, burning through swaths of land and causing Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency.
All 4 Long Island brush fires contained, 2 firefighters hurt, 2 buildings damaged
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East End blaze brings back memories of Sunrise Fire of 1995
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Cristian Sanchez charged with DWI after crash into police vehicle on Sunrise Highway in Yaphank
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Huge wildfires erupt near wealthy New York Hamptons enclave sending massive plume of smoke into the sky and closes roads
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The Hamptons, Long Island brush fire map: Blaze erupts in Pine Barrens, spreads along Sunrise Highway
A brush fire is ripping through Long Island, New York. The fire broke out in the Pine Barrens near Westhampton. It is ...