New York, Long Island and brush fires

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 York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County as the fires raged on -- with gusty conditions expected to last through Sunday evening.
New York governor declares state of emergency for wind-driven brush fire on Long Island
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and said state agencies were responding to the fires around the Pine Barrens, a wooded area that is home to commuter towns east of New York City. She said homes, a chemical factory and an Amazon warehouse were at risk and more evacuations may be needed.
New York governor declares emergency as brush fires burn in Long Island
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday after several wind-driven brush fires broke out in New York’s Long Island, sending large smoke plumes into the air and shutting down a highway.
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.
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.
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.
U.S New York Wildfire | Video Shows Thick Wildfire Smoke Engulfing Long Island, Emergency Declared
Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in New York's Long Island. A raging wildfire has engulfed parts of Long Island, New York, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency. Thick plumes of smoke have spread across the region,
New York in Crisis: Wildfires Force State of Emergency as Flames Rage Near Long Island
A state of emergency has been declared in New York as brush fires rage through Long Island and near Brooklyn. Firefighters, supported by National Guard helicopters, are battling the flames, with high winds fuelling the fires and causing evacuations.

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A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.
Details here: New York State burn ban to go into effect soon
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Woman found dead in burning bin in upstate New York may have been seeking refuge from cold
The victim, identified as Michelle McFarren, was discovered after the Glens Fall Fire Department doused a fire in a clothing ...
New York Wildfires: What to Know as Evacuations Underway
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has made state resources available as multiple fire departments respond to a major wildfire in ...
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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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New York’s burn ban will go into effect soon
NEW YORK (WBNG) -- New York State’s burn ban will start March 16 and continue until May 14. Officials said this annual ...
Parts of Northeast and Southwest bracing for elevated fire danger
Gusty winds, low humidity and dry conditions are expected to produce elevated fire danger in parts of the Southwest and ...
Wildfires In The Hamptons Now Contained, But Weather Conditions Still Pose Threat To New York Enclave
Firefighters have managed to contain wildfires in the Hamptons on New York's Long Island, but weather conditions continue to ...