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Long Island, wildfires and Suffolk county police department

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.

The New York Times · 20h

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

Long Island fires likely caused by person making backyard s'mores, authorities say

The current "operating theory" is that the fires were sparked accidentally in a backyard near Sunrise Highway, authorities said on Monday.

Long Island, Kathy Hochul and burn ban

CBS News on MSN · 1d

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.

Times Union · 1d

Gov. Hochul issues burn ban for Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island

Following brush fires in Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban until March 16, when New York’s annual statewide burn ban takes effect.

Gothamist · 1d

Gov. Hochul expands burn ban as Long Island wildfires highlight growing fire risk

Gov. Kathy Hochul expanded emergency measures as firefighters continued battling the aftermath of weekend brush fires in Suffolk County, issuing an immediate burn ban for Long Island, New York City and parts of the Hudson Valley.

New York governor declares state of emergency

Associated Press News on MSN · 2d

New York governor declares state of emergency for wind-driven brush fire on Long Island

Brush fires on New York's Long Island fanned by high winds have picked up quickly. The fires were spewing thick gray smoke into the sky and closed a major highway on Saturday.

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:

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

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

20hon MSN

Backyard s’mores believed to be the origin of Long Island fires, investigators say

Wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring two firefighters and sending large ...

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 ...

Investigators seeking cause of massive Long Island Pine Barrens brush fires: Report

Massive brush fires continue to burn in Long Island’s Pine Barrens, officials investigating potential arson, ABC 7 New York ...

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The Hamptons, Long Island brush fire map: Blaze erupts in Pine Barrens, spreads along Sunrise Highway

A brush fire is ripping through Long Island, New York. The fire broke out in the Pine Barrens near Westhampton. It is ...

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New York Wildfire Update: Maps, Tracker Show Counties Under Threat

A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.

2don MSN

National Guard helps battle wind-fueled wildfires burning on New York's Long Island

The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating ...

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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 ...

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