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 worked all day on Sunday to contain the perimeter.
S'mores Started Massive Brush Fire Outside Hamptons, Officials Say
A family attempting to make s’mores in their backyard accidentally sparked several brush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island, authorities said. An investigation by Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives determined that high winds spread embers from a Manorville backyard on
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.
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 firefighters as flames consumed hundreds of acres in Suffolk County.
Long Island brush fires accidentally sparked by making s'mores, officials say
An attempt to make s'mores accidentally sparked the massive brush fires that impacted the East End of Long Island, Suffolk County police said Monday.
Long Island brush fires investigated as arson as crews knock down last of four blazes
There is an investigation into possible arson after firefighters knocked down the last of four wildfires that began in Suffolk County on Saturday. Those blazes prompted a State of Emergency, and on Sunday crews were working to prevent any further spread.
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 area. Here's the latest:
Firefighters rush to contain massive brush fire on Long Island
A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel according to Suffolk County officials. NBC News’ Maya Eaglin has the latest on the response.
Firefighters seek to contain wind-driven brush fire on Long Island
Firefighters in New York were continuing to battle at least one brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday as officials warned that high wind gusts would leave the region vulnerable to additional blazes.
Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
Arson investigators continue probe into Long Island brush fires; firefighters returning to the scene
The National Weather Service said the weather is cooperating; it is unlikely for fires to spread on Monday, due to calmer weather conditions and a decrease in wind gusts. Suffolk County police are expected to continue an arson investigation into the cause of the fires by using drones and helicopters on Monday.
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Westhampton Brush Fire Blamed on S’mores, Cops Say
A family trying to make s’mores at their Manorville home on Saturday morning accidentally caused the brush fire that burned ...
Westhampton brush fire knocked down, as Suffolk police arson probe gets underway
The Westhampton brush fire that burned 400 acres of dry woodland forest and sparked a massive statewide response in eastern ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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Westhampton Fire 100 Percent Knocked Down, 22 Percent Contained, County Fire Official Says
Approximately 90 fire and emergency services agencies converged on Westhampton to battle brush fires that culminated in a massive wildfire.
Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires while increased winds ramp up fire risk
Arson could be the cause of several wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring ...
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Westhampton Pines Fire continues to burn on Long Island
At least two firefighters have been injured and an arson investigation is underway on Long Island after a series of brush ...