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-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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New York-area fires started by person making s’mores, officials say
The Long Island brush fires that injured two firefighters and damaged two buildings were started by a person cooking s’mores, ...
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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 ...
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Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck
A devastating house fire in Westchester required a massive emergency response as high winds fueled the flames and ignited a ...
'Elevated wildfire risk' remains as crews gain control of Long Island blazes
The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating ...
Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires while increased winds ramp up fire risk
Arson could be the cause of several wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring ...