- NEW YORK - Dry conditions and powerful wind gusts on Eastern Long Island fanned a fast-moving brush fire that burned hundreds of acres and stifled traffic on Sunrise Highway for hours, but by Sunday morning, the fire was mostly contained.Learn more:NEW YORK - Dry conditions and powerful wind gusts on Eastern Long Island fanned a fast-moving brush fire that burned hundreds of acres and stifled traffic on Sunrise Highway for hours, but by Sunday morning, the fire was mostly contained.www.fox5ny.com/news/long-island-brush-fire-updateInvestigators have determined that the brush fires that burned more than 400 acres of Long Island’s Pine Barrens over the weekend were caused by a family’s backyard bonfire while making s’mores. Fire officials say early emergency response helped contain the flames before they spread further.www.fox5ny.com/news/long-island-brush-fires-smo…STORY: In New York City, the George Washington Bridge, an iconic symbol connecting New York to New Jersey, was shrouded in a thick veil of smoke. The air quality has deteriorated significantly, prompting authorities to issue advisories.www.yahoo.com/news/york-bridge-blanketed-smok…Firefighters worked to contain a brushfire in Highbridge Park, where clouds of smoke filled the area near West 168th Street and Edgecombe Avenue. FDNY crews on the scene used ladders to spray water over the fire in an effort to bring it under control.hudsonvalley.news12.com/brushfire-breaks-out-in-…
Long Island brush fire containment update, map: State of …
Mar 9, 2025 · Hochul issued a burn ban for Long Island, New York City, and parts of the Hudson Valley as firefighters were able to extinguish visible flames, trying to contain the fire fully while …
'Massive' wildfires erupt on Long Island - New York Post
Mar 8, 2025 · The fires — in Center Moriches, East Moriches, Eastport and Westhampton — blanketed part’s of Long Island’s East End shortly after 1 p.m., filling the sky with thick black …
Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down; Burn bans issued by …
Mar 9, 2025 · Smoke billowed high in the sky on Saturday, visible as far away as Connecticut, as nearly 100 fire departments and the National Guard battled the blaze, which police said …
Shocking video shows massive flames from Long Island brush fire …
Watch full videoMar 8, 2025 · Four separate wildfires blanketed Long Island’s East End with heavy smoke on March 8, prompting evacuations and threatening homes in both middle class communities and the wealthy Hamptons. Gov ...
Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency and Provides …
Mar 8, 2025 · The 106th fire department first responded to the fire at 1:30 p.m. New York State Police New York State Police Unmanned Aerial System “drone” teams will be providing …
State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in …
Mar 9, 2025 · New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County. Towns and communities in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires …
New York governor declares state of emergency for wind-driven …
Mar 8, 2025 · Brush fires on New York's Long Island fanned by high winds have picked up quickly. The fires were spewing thick gray smoke into the sky and closed a major highway on …
Long Island Sunrise Highway brush fire reported near ... - NBC …
Mar 8, 2025 · 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 erupt in New York amid strong winds - NBC News
Mar 8, 2025 · Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn as strong winds in New York created an elevated fire risk Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. A …
FDNY battles large brush fire in Inwood Hill Park in …
Nov 14, 2024 · Two fires reportedly ignited around 3 p.m. and spread rapidly across a large area of brush, sending a smoke blanket moving over Manhattan toward the George Washington Bridge.
