suffolk county long island new york

Crews make progress on wind-fueled wildfires on Long Island

Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires

Arson could be the cause of several wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring two firefighters and sending large smoke plumes into the air, officials said.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high winds

Firefighters in New York have knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island but officials say high wind gusts could leave the region vulnerable to additional blazes.

USA TODAY on MSN · 23h

Crews make progress on wind-fueled wildfires on Long Island, but risks remain

The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating efforts to douse flames.

burn ban, brush fires and Long Island

FOX 5 New York on MSN · 3h

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 Business News · 2h

After Long Island brush fires, Hochul issues burn ban

The ban follows a state of emergency declared in Suffolk County by Hochul to deploy ground and air support to assist with the effort to control the fire. Firefighters from across Long Island battled the blaze. Air National Guard helicopters dropped water on the flames.

Times Union · 3h

Gov. Hochul issues burn ban for Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island

Following brush fires in Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban until March 16, when New York’s annual statewide burn ban takes effect.

Hoodline2h

Governor Hochul Declares Emergency Measures and Burn Ban in Response to Suffolk County Wildfires

Governor Hochul issues emergency measures and a burn ban in response to intense brush fires in Suffolk County, Long Island.

FOX 5 New York on MSN19h

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 ...

Arson investigators continue probe into Long Island brush fires; firefighters returning to the scene

Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Commissioner Rudy Sunderman said the fire will not be considered ...

The Sentinel3h

Firefighters seek to contain 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 ...

19hon MSN

State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in Long Island, New York

Towns and communities in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires spewed thick smoke into the air. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County as ...

44mon MSN

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 ...

Wildfires on NY's Long Island prompt state of emergency

Firefighters are working to contain a series of brush fires that swept through New York’s Long Island. High winds caused the ...

1don MSN

Drivers video billowing smoke from brush fires engulfing highway on Long Island

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency after massive columns of billowing smoke engulfed swaths of ...

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