Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down; Burn bans 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 worked all day on Sunday to contain the perimeter.
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:
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
Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency
Wildfires burn near Westhampton along a New York highway as N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul declares a state of emergency.
Long Island brush fires accidentally sparked by people making s'mores, officials say
An attempt to make s'mores accidentally sparked the massive brush fires that impacted the East End of Long Island, Suffolk County police said Monday.
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.
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Long Island fire: Residents making s'mores in backyard likely caused New York fires, officials say
Law enforcement agencies are still interviewing all 911 callers to rule out any possibilities, but they "strongly feel that ...
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Fast Response Succeeds in Bringing Fast-Moving Westhampton Pines Fire Under Control
By Stephen J. Kotz A series of small brush fires that hopscotched their way from Manorville east culminated in an explosive ...
State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in New York
Towns and communities in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires spewed thick smoke into the air. New ...
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 ...
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Long Island brush fire is 22% contained, as firefighters battle high winds
Rudy Sunderman, commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, said Sunday that the ...
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Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police
A rescue helicopter picks up water at Wild Wood Lake, Mar. 8, 2025, in Westhampton, New York. Andrew Theodorakis/Getty Images Catalina said the initial fire was extinguished by 10:30 a.m., but ...
Long Island brush fires trigger state of emergency in New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
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Westhampton fire ‘100% knocked down’ as investigators search for its origin
Fire officials say the Westhampton fire is 100% knocked down as investigators continue their search for the fire’s origin.