Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down, but flare-ups 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.
Westhampton fire ‘100% knocked down’ as investigators search for its origin
A state of emergency remains in effect after brush fires burned through eastern Suffolk County. As of this morning, the fire is 80% contained and three other fires have already been put out. More than 90 departments in all responded to the wind-driven fires that spread for miles.
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.
Firefighters Seek to Contain Wind-Driven Brush Fire on Long Island
Firefighters in New York continued to battle at least one brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday
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,
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.
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.
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 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.
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Efforts continue to tackle remaining hotspots from weekend's East End fires
According to fire officials, while all four fires are 100% knocked down, the largest one in Westhampton Beach is only 75% contained as crews finish establishing a perimeter.
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 ...
Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say
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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 ...
Last Hamptons wildfire believed to be fully contained, but hot-spot dangers linger
The final blaze, which was 80% contained by Saturday night, is believed to be now 100% contained, though fire officials were still tending to several smaller hot spots to prevent potential further ...