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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 completely "contained" until 10-foot breaks are built around the full perimeter of the fire, where combustible materials and elements are removed to prevent it from reigniting and spreading.

CNN on MSN · 14h

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 two firefighters and sending large smoke plumes into the air, officials said.

AOL · 1d

Long Island brush fires injure firefighters as officials launch arson investigation

An arson investigation is underway after a series of brush fires on Long Island in New York injured at least two firefighters as flames consumed hundreds of acres in Suffolk County over the weekend.

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NBC New York on MSN · 1d

Hochul declares state of emergency for massive Long Island brush fires

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 strong winds.

Long Island Business News · 1h

After Long Island brush fires, Hochul issues burn ban

The ban follows a state of emergency declared in Suffolk County by Hochul to deploy ground and air support to assist with the effort to control the fire. Firefighters from across Long Island battled the blaze. Air National Guard helicopters dropped water on the flames.

Boston Herald · 15h

Long Island brush fires contained

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

7hon MSN

Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down; Burn bans issued by Gov. Kathy Hochul

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

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 ...

FOX 5 New York on MSN18h

Long Island brush fire: Crews knock down blaze but wind threats remain

As of Sunday morning, the Long Island brush fire was 80% contained, but wind gusts of up to 40 mph continue to threaten the ...

27East22h

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.

16h

Tree-killing beetles adding fuel for next fire, says Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine

Stemming the Southern pine beetle onslaught is one way to limit the amount of dead trees that lead to new growth and more ...

News 12 Long Island6h

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.

Dan's Papers on MSN22h

Hamptons Brush Fires Spark Fears of Historic 1995 Wildfires Repeating

Brush fires that scorched more than 600 acres of woodlands between Center Moriches and Westhampton on Saturday were under ...

27East1d

UPDATE: Westhampton Fire 50 Percent Contained But Firefighting Efforts May Continue Into Sunday

Approximately 90 fire and emergency services agencies converged on Westhampton to battle brush fires that culminated in a ...

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