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Long Island, Brush fires and wildfire risk

'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 efforts to douse flames.

The Associated Press on MSN · 14h

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.

FOX 5 New York on MSN · 16h

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:

Long Island, arson and fires

CNN on MSN · 5h

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 two firefighters and sending large smoke plumes into the air, officials said.

USA TODAY · 15h

Officials: Crews responding to eastern Long Island fires, arson investigation begins

More than 90 departments in all responded to the wind-driven fires that spread for miles in eastern Long Island.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Long Island officials probe if cause of fires was ‘nefarious’ or natural

The brush fires were mostly contained by Sunday morning after burning about 600 acres, injuring two firefighters and prompting a state of emergency Saturday.

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 ...

‘Massive’ wildfires erupt on Long Island, sparking state of emergency and evacuations as flames threaten homes

Four separate fires blanketed Long Island’s East End Saturday, as thick black smoke filled the sky, threatening homes ...

Wildfire on Long Island that prompted state of emergency extinguished

The last of the wind-driven wildfires that had stretched hundreds of acres across eastern Long Island, prompting the New York governor to declare a state of emergency, was extinguished by Sunday ...

ABC7 New York on MSN17h

Crews continue battling massive, wind-whipped brush fires in Suffolk County; now 80% contained

The battle against massive, wind-whipped brush fires raging across parts of Long Island's Pine Barrens entered its second day ...

News 12 Long Island20h

Less cold today on Long Island; Conditions favorable again for fire spread due to wind

It's not as cold this afternoon, but a really mild stretch is on the way tomorrow and Tuesday. How warm will it get and when does the wind die down. Here are the details.

1don MSN

Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY, Hamptons officials declare state of emergency

At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree ...

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