Long Island Suffolk County Police Department

Suffolk County, brush fires

Westhampton brush fire knocked down, as Suffolk police arson probe gets underway

The Westhampton brush fire that burned 400 acres of dry woodland forest and sparked a massive statewide response in eastern Suffolk County on Saturday has been fully knocked down, while arson investigators have launched a probe into the cause of the blaze.

ABC 7 New York on MSN · 5h

Massive Long Island brush fires almost entirely contained amid arson probe

SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- The battle against massive, wind-whipped brush fires raging across parts of Long Island's Pine Barrens entered its second day on Sunday, after flames prompted a large emergency response and local State of Emergency.

Yahoo · 1d

Three brush fires burning in Suffolk County

Massive, wind-whipped brush fires are raging across parts of Long Island's Pine Barrens region on Saturday. The risk is getting bigger and bigger. An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 rattled the Los Angeles area early Sunday afternoon.

Newsday · 18h

Suffolk launches arson investigation as East End brush fires continue to burn

The Suffolk County police arson squad is investigating the fire, according to Mike Martino, a spokesman for Suffolk Supervisor Ed Romaine. Suffolk police Romain's office could not immediately provide details on what initiated the arson probe or whether all the brush fires resulted from the arson.

Long Island, NY and Wildfires

The New York Times · 1d

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 still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.

Firehouse · 5h

Massive Long Island, NY, Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency

Two commercial buildings were damaged and two firefighters suffered minor injuries, Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Rudy Sunderman said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY, officials declare state of emergency

Wildfires blazed Saturday afternoon in a wooded area of Long Island amid strong winds, low humidity and a beetle infestation, New York officials said. Around 1 p.m., multiple wildfires broke out near Westhampton along a New York highway,

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Long Island brush fire is 100% knocked down, but flare-ups are still a concern, officials say

The massive brush fire that impacted the East End of Long Island is no longer burning in Westhampton, but Forest Rangers ...

All 4 Long Island brush fires contained, 2 firefighters hurt, 2 buildings damaged

All four Long Island brush fires that sent soaring plumes of smoke into the air had been contained by Sunday afternoon, ...

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Long Island brush fires mostly contained, arson investigators looking for cause

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon as dozens of fire departments responded to Long Island’s Pine Barrens to gain control of massive brush fires fueled by ...

5hon MSN

Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high winds

Firefighters in New York knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday as officials warned ...

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Crews battling several brush fires on Long Island, police say

Crews are battling several brush fires on Long Island. Sunrise Highway at Railroad Avenue is shut down in both directions, along with Speonk Riverhead Road, officials say.

5hon MSN

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 ...

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Long Island officials probe if cause of fires was ‘nefarious’ or natural

The brush fires were mostly contained by Sunday morning after burning about 600 acres, injuring two firefighters and ...

ABC7 New York on MSN17h

Crews continue battling massive, wind-whipped brush fires in Suffolk County; now 80% contained

The battle against massive, wind-whipped brush fires raging across parts of Long Island's Pine Barrens entered its second day ...

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