New York governor declares state of emergency for wind-driven brush fire on Long Island
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and said state agencies were responding to the fires around the Pine Barrens, a wooded area that is home to commuter towns east of New York City. She said homes, a chemical factory and an Amazon warehouse were at risk and more evacuations may be needed.
Backyard s'mores named cause of massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say
New York's governor triggered a burn ban for the area. She issued a prohibition on most types of outside camping, cooking and warming fires in Long Island, as well as parts of the Hudson Valley amid continued dry conditions. Backyard fire pits, small campfires and small cooking fires in contained conditions were exempt.
A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 ...
Law enforcement agencies are still interviewing all 911 callers to rule out any possibilities, but they "strongly feel that ...
Following brush fires in Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban until March 16, when New York’s annual statewide ...
The annual brush burning ban in New York State is set to start Sunday, March 16. From March 16 through May 14, residents are ...
A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.
The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating ...
Wildfires burn near Westhampton along a New York highway as N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul declares a state of emergency.
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