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.
Wind-driven brush fire in New York 50% contained
Officials said three of the four fires were fully contained while the other one, in Westhampton, was 50% contained. Two commercial buildings were partially burned, but officials said homes were not in the line of fire. One firefighter was flown to a hospital to be treated for burns to the face.
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 ...
ABC7 New York on MSN2h
Burn ban in effect for Long Island, New York City and Hudson Valley after Suffolk County brush fireBrush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island over the weekend are under control but a burn ban remains in place.
Investigators say embers from a backyard fire spread rapidly, fueling blazes that prompted evacuations and an emergency burn ...
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 ...
The annual brush burning ban in New York State is set to start Sunday, March 16. From March 16 through May 14, residents are ...
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Long Island brush fire: Crews knock down blaze but wind threats remainAs of Sunday morning, the Long Island brush fire was 80% contained, but wind gusts of up to 40 mph continue to threaten the ...
A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.
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