S'mores eyed as suspected cause of Long Island wildfires
The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a ...
Westhampton brush fires offer a lesson for the future of Long Island
Due to the efforts of hundreds of first responders from across Long Island, and the rapid response of state officials, the ...
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 ...
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 ...
'Elevated wildfire risk' remains as crews gain control of Long Island blazes
The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating ...
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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 ...
NY authorities investigate Long Island blazes as fire threatens central US
As investigators work to identify the origin of the recent New York wildfires, red flag warnings were issued across the central U.S.
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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 ...
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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 County Police said Monday.