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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Elizabeth Licata: During the pandemic, many discovered the great outdoors – but for how long?
Many found refuge in nature during the pandemic. The outdoors was a safe place. But have we retreated back inside now that the danger seems over? If so, people are ...
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 ...
Albert the alligator could be headed home to NY after owner ‘fought tooth and nail’ to get reptile BFF back from state
Albert — a 34-year-old gator who spent his life in a lavish pen at owner Tony Cavallaro’s Hamburg house until the government ...
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25 Suffolk detectives probe cause of East End fires
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine emphasized the danger posed by the dead trees. "While it may not have been a major contributing factor, nevertheless, should a fire start up, these trees are ...
Governor Hochul declares state of emergency in response to brush fires in Suffolk CO.
Governor Hochul has declared a State of Emergency in Suffolk County A MULTIPLE BRUSH FIRES, WHICH BEGAN sATURDAY AFTERNOON ...
State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in Long Island, New York
Towns and communities in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires spewed thick smoke into the air. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County as ...
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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 ...
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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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Annual NYS brush burning ban to begin next week
New York State’s annual brush burning ban will go into effect next week, according to the state’s Department of Environmental ...
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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.