wildfire long island - Search News

Long Island, Wildfires and Suffolk county police department

The New York Times · 19h

Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say

The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.

ABC News on MSN · 16h

Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police

The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.

Firehouse · 5h

S'mores Fire Likely Sparked Wildfires Across Long Island, NY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in the town of Southampton in Suffolk County. A burn ban for Long Island, New York City and parts of the Hudson Valley due to gusty winds and lower humidity -- in effect now through March 16 when the statewide burn ban begins.

NY authorities investigate Long Island blazes

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

NY authorities investigate Long Island blazes as fire threatens central US

The investigation involves drones, helicopters and a review of everyone who called 911 about the blazes, he said. "We're going to get to the bottom of what happened," he said, adding that investigators should have an answer to whether there was a "nefarious origin" in the coming days.

FOX 5 New York on MSN · 1d

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:

CNN on MSN · 1d

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.

2d

Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say

The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley ...

2don MSN

Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency

At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree ...

2don MSN

‘Massive’ wildfires erupt on Long Island, sparking state of emergency and evacuations as flames threaten homes

Four separate fires blanketed Long Island’s East End Saturday, as thick black smoke filled the sky, threatening homes ...

2don MSN

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 ...

1d

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 ...

17hon MSN

Bungled Attempt To Make Backyard S'mores Likely Caused Wildfires On Long Island, NY Officials Say; Blazes Near The Hamptons Fully Contained

A botched attempt to make backyard s’mores caused wildfires that burned hundreds of acres on the eastern end of New York’s ...

18hon MSN

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, ...

1don MSN

Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down; Burn ban 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 ...

Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you

Show inaccessible results