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5 months ago

Red flag warnings issued in these states: What to know Weather conditions are prime for fire development, forecasters said.

“High winds and low relative humidity have prompted red flag warnings across Vermont and parts of northern New York on Sunday.” www.newsweek.com/red-flag-war... - @newsweek.com

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6 months ago

Wildfire smoke will kill nearly 1.4m each year by end of century if emissions not curbed – study A separate research found that at the current rate of global heating, more than 70,000 people will die in the US by 2050

“Wildfire smoke will kill nearly 1.4m each year by end of century if emissions not curbed – study” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... - @theguardian.com

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1 year ago

Long Island brush fires were caused by a resident trying to make s’mores The Westhampton Pines Fire burned approximately 600 acres before it was contained

“Saturday brush fires in Long Island have been linked to a backyard s'mores session in Manorville, New York, according to investigators.” www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... - @the-independent.com

#LongIsland #NYFire #PineBarrens #PineBarrensFires #SuffolkCounty #Westhampton

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1 year ago

No s’mores without fire: marshmallow toasting may have lit Long Island blazes Resident made marshmallow treats outside around when New York fires ignited, prompting closures and evacuations

“No s’mores without fire: marshmallow toasting may have lit Long Island blazes” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... - @theguardian.com

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1 year ago

LIVE UPDATES: Fire emergency on eastern Long Island Live updates as brush fires send plumes of smoke into the sky on the East End.

LIVE UPDATES: Fire emergency on eastern #LongIsland: longisland.news12.com/live-updates... - News 12 - Long Island

#EastEndFires #NYFire #NewYorkState #PineBarrens #PineBarrensFire #SuffolkCounty

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1 year ago

National Guard helps battle wind-fueled wildfires burning on New York's Long Island The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating efforts to douse flames.

National Guard helps battle wind-fueled wildfires burning on New York's #LongIsland: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... - USA Today

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1 year ago

New York: firefighters continue to battle wind-driven brush fire on Long Island Three of the fires had been contained, while one was still burning in Westhampton, officials say

New York: firefighters continue to battle wind-driven brush fire on #LongIsland: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... - @theguardian.com

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1 year ago

LIVE UPDATES: Fire emergency on eastern Long Island Live updates as brush fires send plumes of smoke into the sky on the East End.

LIVE UPDATES: Fire emergency on eastern #LongIsland: longisland.news12.com/live-updates... - News 12 - Long Island

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1 year ago

Video Rare and fast-moving fire breaks out on Long Island Firefighters made significant progress overnight as windy conditions threaten to whip up hazards on New York's Long Island.

ICYMI: “Firefighters made significant progress overnight as windy conditions threaten to whip up hazards on New York's Long Island.” abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/vid... - ABC News

#LongIsland #NYFire #Southampton #SuffolkCounty #WesthamptonBeach

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1 year ago

Long Island volunteers still working to contain Westhampton wildfire The Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is expected to update the public at 11:30 a.m. from Gabreski Aiport

#LongIsland volunteers still working to contain Westhampton wildfire:
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1 year ago

N.Y. Governor Declares State of Emergency for Series of Brush Fires on Long Island New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on March 8 after a series of brush fires blazed through Long Island, N.Y., causing some residents to evacuate.

“A state of emergency has been declared for Long Island, N.Y., after several brush fires affected the area this weekend.” people.com/state-of-eme... - People

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1 year ago

Long Island wildfires burned 600 acres, official says Crews are making progress extinguishing multiple wildfires in Suffolk County. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.

ICYMI: NEW YORK STATE: Crews are making progress extinguishing multiple wildfires in #SuffolkCounty. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide... - CBS News New York

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1 year ago

New York governor declares emergency as brush fires burn in Long Island | CNN New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday after several wind-driven brush fires broke out in New York’s Long Island, sending large smoke plumes into the air and shutting down a...

ICYMI: “New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday after several wind-driven brush fires broke out in New York’s Long Island, sending large smoke plumes into the air and shutting down a highway.” www.cnn.com/2025/03/08/u... - CNN

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1 year ago

Officials: Wind-driven eastern Long Island fires still spreading Officials say one firefighter has been injured with a second-degree burn to the face. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital.

ICYMI, NEW YORK STATE: About 80 fire departments from across #LongIsland responded Saturday afternoon to massive brush fires out east, one of which crossed the roadway at CR-31 near Gabreski Airport. longisland.news12.com/officials-wi... - News 12 - Long Island

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1 year ago

Officials: Wind-driven eastern Long Island fires still spreading Officials say one firefighter has been injured with a second-degree burn to the face. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital.

NEW YORK STATE: About 80 fire departments from across #LongIsland responded Saturday afternoon to massive brush fires out east, one of which crossed the roadway at CR-31 near Gabreski Airport. longisland.news12.com/officials-wi... - News 12 - Long Island

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1 year ago

Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY, officials declare state of emergency Early Saturday morning, the National Weather Service office in New York warned of elevated fire risk.

NEW YORK — Wildfires blazed Saturday afternoon in a wooded area of #LongIsland amid strong winds, low humidity and a beetle infestation, New York officials said. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... - USA Today

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1 year ago

Brush fires break out on Long Island amid elevated fire risk conditions Brush fires broke out on Long Island on Saturday afternoon amid elevated fire risk conditions. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has the latest.

VIDEO: Brush fires broke out on #LongIsland on Saturday afternoon amid elevated fire risk conditions. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has the latest. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide... - CBS News New York

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1 year ago

State of Emergency declared in Southampton due to multiple brush fires along Sunrise Highway Southampton Town Police Department said Sunrise Highway remains closed past Exit 58.

NEW YORK STATE - SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- A local State of Emergency has been declared in the Town of #Southampton due to multiple brush fires along Sunrise Highway Saturday afternoon. abc7ny.com/post/suffolk... - ABC7 New York

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1 year ago

‘Massive’ wildfires erupt on Long Island, sparking evacuations and shutting down main road to wealthy enclave Brush fires on Long Island’s East End have shut down a main route to the Hamptons and created a smoke cloud visible for miles.

NEW YORK STATE: “Brush fires on Long Island’s East End have shut down a main route to the Hamptons and created a smoke cloud visible for miles.” www.aol.com/news/brush-f... - AOL

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1 year ago

Crews battling several brush fires on Long Island, police say Crews battled several brush fires on Long Island's East End on Saturday.

NEW YORK STATE: “Crews are battling several brush fires on Long Island's East End.” www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news... - CBS News New York

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1 year ago

Exclusive VIDEO: Manorville Firefighters enter thick of Pine Barrens wildfires As wildfires rage through the Pine Barrens, firefighters are pushing deep into the flames to battle the fast-moving … Continued

NEW YORK STATE: Exclusive VIDEO: Manorville Firefighters enter thick of #PineBarrens wildfires: greaterlongisland.com/exclusive-vi... - Greater East End/Greater Long Island

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1 year ago

Massive wildfires break out along Sunrise highway from Hampton Bays to Moriches A massive cluster of wildfires are scorching the Pine Barrens along the south side of Sunrise Highway, stretching … Continued

NEW YORK STATE: Massive wildfires break out along Sunrise highway from #HamptonBays to #Moriches: greaterlongisland.com/massive-wild... - Greater East End/Greater Long Island

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1 year ago

Wildfires burn in the Pine Barrens Saturday Fire departments from across Suffolk, including the departments that protect Riverhead township. are battling multiple wind-driven brush fires in the Pine Barrens along Sunrise Highway this afternoon.

NEW YORK STATE: Fire departments from across #Suffolk, including the departments that protect Riverhead township. are battling multiple wind-driven brush fires in the #PineBarrens along Sunrise Highway this afternoon. riverheadlocal.com/2025/03/08/w... - Riverhead Local

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1 year ago

New York isn’t ready to fight more wildfires Wildfires torched over 6,000 acres in New York in the last few weeks.

NEW YORK STATE: “When wildfires break out, the burden overwhelmingly falls on New York’s roughly 80,000 volunteer firefighters, who are grappling with funding and personnel shortages of their own.” www.syracuse.com/state/2024/1... - Syracuse.com

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1 year ago

Tioga County Firefighters describe experience battling Jennings Creek Wildfire Crews from Newark Valley and Campville said they were delighted to help the community.

NEW YORK STATE: #TiogaCounty Firefighters describe experience battling Jennings Creek Wildfire: www.wbng.com/2024/11/26/t... - WBNG

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1 year ago

Jennings Creek fire is completely contained: Gov. Hochul NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Jennings Creek wildfire is now fully contained after burning New York and New Jersey for two weeks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday.  The blaze burned over 5,300 acres, ki…

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Jennings Creek wildfire is now fully contained after burning #NewYork and #NewJersey for two weeks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. pix11.com/news/local-n... - PIX 11

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1 year ago

Is the Northeast Entering Its Wildfire Era? The New York region is unlikely to ever have as many brush fires as out West. But residents need to be ready for more droughts.

“Is the Northeast Entering Its Wildfire Era?” www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/n... - The New York Times

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1 year ago

With wildfire 90% contained, Greenwood Lake schools reopen Schools are back open in Greenwood Lake, as first responders continue to fight the wildfires in New York and New Jersey.

NEW YORK STATE: With wildfire 90% contained, #GreenwoodLake schools reopen spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-... - Spectrum News 1 (Central New York)

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1 year ago

Jennings Creek Fire burning on New York, New Jersey border is almost 90% contained Over the weekend, the winds picked up causing the fire to jump containment lines and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate.

#JenningsCreekFire burning on New York, New Jersey border is almost 90% contained: www.9news.com/video/news/l... - 9News (Denver, Colorado)

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1 year ago

FDNY launches Brush Fire Task Force to tackle wildfires amid recent spike across historically-dry NYC FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the establishment of the department’s first-ever Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday as wildfires continue to pop up across the Northeast, including in New York C...

“FDNY launches Brush Fire Task Force to tackle wildfires amid recent spike across historically-dry NYC” www.audacy.com/1010wins/new... via 1010WINS

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