Arson investigators continue probe into Long Island brush fires; firefighters returning to the scene
Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Commissioner Rudy Sunderman said the fire will not be considered ...
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Efforts continue to tackle remaining hotspots from weekend's East End fires
According to fire officials, while all four fires are 100% knocked down, the largest one in Westhampton Beach is only 75% contained as crews finish establishing a perimeter.
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 ...
Wildfire on Long Island that prompted state of emergency extinguished
The last of the wind-driven wildfires that had stretched hundreds of acres across eastern Long Island, prompting the New York governor to declare a state of emergency, was extinguished by Sunday ...
Fire risk remains high on Long Island after brush fires
The fire danger remains high on Long Island as officials work to quell wind-driven brush fires that broke out Saturday.
Burn ban issued after brush fires spread on Long Island
New York officials remain on high alert after a series of brush fires broke out in Suffolk County on Saturday. To minimize the risk of brush fires during windy conditions ...
Tough Long Island biz owner saves truck by driving it away from wildfire — while it’s in flames
Mark Cirillo, 64, battled to save AutoGate Systems Inc., his business of the last 20 years, as flames closed in on his shop in Westhampton Beach on Saturday and eventually burned down a shed he used ...
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Westhampton Fire 100 Percent Knocked Down, 22 Percent Contained, County Fire Official Says
Approximately 90 fire and emergency services agencies converged on Westhampton to battle brush fires that culminated in a massive wildfire.
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Westhampton fire ‘100% knocked down’ as investigators search for its origin
The Westhampton fire is 100% knocked down, fire officials said during a news conference at Gabreski Airport – but the work to find its origin and keep hot spots at bay is just beginning.