Firefighters have managed to contain wildfires in the Hamptons on New York's Long Island, but weather conditions continue to elevate the risk of more fires.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency this weekend as wildfires threatened areas of Long Island.

Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of land on New York's Long Island, spewing thick gray smoke into sky and prompting evacuation of military base and closure of

NASA satellite data revealed the fires and smoke stretching approximately 2.5 miles (4 kilometres) along Sunrise Highway, a key route to the eastern end of Long Island. Hochul noted that nearby homes, a chemical factory and an Amazon warehouse are at risk.

At least four wildfires broke out on New York's Long Island over the weekend, threatening the Hamptons as people on social media shared videos of the flames and smoke billowing into the sky above.

A massive wildfire that erupted Saturday afternoon, March 8 at the edge of the Hamptons has burned through over two miles of land, destroyed two structures, and sent one firefighter to the hospital, officials said.

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

Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency and spoke with the county executive about the fire and informed him New York is ready to provide any necessary resources. The state National Guard is using helicopters to extinguish the flames and is coordinating with law enforcement.