The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating efforts to douse flames.
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Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires while increased winds ramp up fire risk
Long Island brush fires mostly contained, arson investigators looking for cause
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday as strong winds fueled a handful of brush fires on Long Island’s east end. The largest and only remaining fire still burning at the end of the day was in Westhampton,
Massive Long Island brush fires almost entirely contained amid arson probe
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency after massive columns of billowing smoke engulfed swaths of eastern Long Island and firefighters worked to contain at least three major brush fires.
Four separate fires blanketed Long Island’s East End Saturday, as thick black smoke filled the sky, threatening homes in middle class communities and wealthy parts of the Hamptons.
At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree burns in the blazes.
The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.
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