Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police
The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.
Weekend Long Island wildfires sparked by s’mores fire gone wrong, Suffolk police say
Investigators say embers from a backyard fire spread rapidly, fueling blazes that prompted evacuations and an emergency burn ban.
New York governor declares state of emergency for Long Island wildfire
Two commercial buildings were partially burned, but officials said homes were not in the line of fire.
Burn ban in New York after Long Island wildfires
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban for Long Island, New York City and the Hudson Valley following the large wildfires.
Wildfires Erupt in the Hamptons, New York Governor Kathy Hochul Declares State of Emergency
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency this weekend as wildfires threatened areas of Long Island.
Long Island wildfire now under control
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency.
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 Long Island. The state of emergency was specifically for Suffolk County, as the fire in Westhampton is reportedly 50 percent contained.
Tree-killing Southern pine beetles adding fuel for next fire, Suffolk County Executive Romaine says
Stemming the Southern pine beetle onslaught is one way to limit the amount of dead trees that lead to new growth and more ...
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Fires accidentally caused by family preparing s’mores, Suffolk officials say
The cause of the brush fires that ravished 400 acres on Long Island’s Pine Barrens have been ruled accidental.
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Long Island fire: Residents making s'mores in backyard likely caused New York fires, officials say
Law enforcement agencies are still interviewing all 911 callers to rule out any possibilities, but they "strongly feel that ...
Fire and the Suffolk pine barrens share a natural history
Fires are tied to the history of the pine barrens, now at 105,000 acres, down from what experts believe at one time was a quarter of a million acres.
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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 ...
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Failed s'mores-making attempt likely sparked Long Island fires
A homeowner's failed attempt to make s'mores likely sparked this weekend's fast-moving brush fire on Long Island, Suffolk ...
Long Island brush fire is 100% knocked down, but flare-ups are still a concern, officials say
The massive brush fire that impacted the East End of Long Island​ is no longer burning in Westhampton, but Forest Rangers ...
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Burn ban in effect after weekend fires on eastern Long Island
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency over the weekend due to wildfires along the only major road ...
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After Long Island brush fires, Hochul issues burn ban
The ban follows a state of emergency declared in Suffolk County by Hochul to deploy ground and air support to assist with the ...
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Police: Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores
A New York resident making s'mores in their backyard is suspected of accidentally igniting a series of wildfires over the ...
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Suffolk Police: Backyard fire in Manorville believed to have caused wildfire that burned 400 acres of pine barrens Saturday
Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives believe the cause is related to a fire that spread following an attempt to ...