Long Island brush fires investigated as arson as crews knock down last of four blazes
Crews got the upper hand against the massive brush fires that raged across parts of Long Island's Pine Barrens, with the four brush fires knocked down on Sunday.More than 90 different fire departments,
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.
Westhampton brush fire knocked down, as Suffolk police arson probe gets underway
Numerous fires are burning along Sunrise Highway on Saturday afternoon, according to the Eastport Fire Department. A smoke cloud drifting southeast was visible for miles. Fire trucks from Wading River and Medford were spotted heading toward the fire. And a Suffolk County Police Department helicopter was seen flying overhead.
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.
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.
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.
Long Island brush fires contained
All four Long Island brush fires that sent soaring plumes of smoke into the air had been contained by Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Brush fires burning along Sunrise Highway on Long Island's East End
Brush fires were burning along Sunrise Highway on Long Island's East End on Saturday. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
‘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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say
The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley ...
East End blaze brings back memories of Sunrise Fire of 1995
In late August to early September of 1995, the wind-whipped Sunrise Fire burned some 5,000 acres of the pine barrens on both ...
Huge wildfires erupt near wealthy New York Hamptons enclave sending massive plume of smoke into the sky and closes roads
HUGE wildfires have erupted near the wealthy Hamptons enclave of New York, with thick smoke blacking out the sky. Four ...