Westhampton brush fires offer a lesson for the future of Long Island
Due to the efforts of hundreds of first responders from across Long Island, and the rapid response of state officials, the ...
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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, ...
Attempt to make s'mores blamed for wind-driven brush fires that swept across area of Long Island
Police in New York say multiple brush fires that burned across a wooded area of Long Island over the weekend were accidentally caused by a family's attempt to make s'mores.
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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.
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Annual brush burning ban to go in effect Sunday
The annual brush burning ban in New York State is set to start Sunday, March 16. From March 16 through May 14, residents are ...
Long Island brush fires were caused by a resident trying to make s’mores
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a burn ban for the area in the wake of the fires. She prohibited most types of ...