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Long Island, Arson and fires

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 completely "contained" until 10-foot breaks are built around the full perimeter of the fire, where combustible materials and elements are removed to prevent it from reigniting and spreading.

CNN on MSN · 4h

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.

NBC New York on MSN · 1d

Long Island brush fires mostly contained, arson investigators looking for cause

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday as strong winds fueled a handful of brush fires on Long Island’s east end. The largest and only remaining fire still burning at the end of the day was in Westhampton,

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CBS New York on MSN · 4h

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.

The New York Times · 1d

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 still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.

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, the Hamptons and wildfires

UPI on MSN · 20h

Long Island wildfires threaten the Hamptons

At least four wildfires broke out on New York's Long Island over the weekend, threatening the Hamptons as people on social media shared videos of the flames and smoke billowing into the sky above.

Reuters · 23h

Wildfires near New York's Hamptons prompt calls for evacuations

Four wildfires broke out near the Hamptons, a wealthy area on Long Island, New York, on Saturday (March 8), prompting a warning from authorities for residents to prepare to evacuate from their homes if necessary.

Yahoo · 1d

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 fires to jump quickly and send smoke billowing for miles as New York’s Gov.

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Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained

A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 ...

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Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency

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

Crews on Long Island get upper hand of brushfires

Residents on Long Island are still shaken from the smoke and flames that dominated the skies over the weekend, but dozens of ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Tough Long Island biz owner saves truck by driving it away from wildfire — while it’s in flames

Mark Cirillo, 64, battled to save AutoGate Systems Inc., his business of the last 20 years, as flames closed in on his shop ...

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Westhampton brush fire knocked down, as Suffolk police arson probe gets underway

Numerous fires are burning along Sunrise Highway on Saturday afternoon, according to the Eastport Fire Department. A smoke ...

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Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down; Burn ban issued by Gov. Kathy Hochul

The massive brush fire that impacted the East End of Long Island is no longer burning in Westhampton, but Forest Rangers ...

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