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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 worked all day on Sunday to contain the perimeter.

Times Union · 2d

Gov. Hochul issues burn ban for Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island

Following brush fires in Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban until March 16, when New York’s annual statewide burn ban takes effect.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3d

Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency

At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree burns in the blazes.

Long Island, brush fires

CNN on MSN · 1d

Backyard s’mores believed to be the origin of Long Island fires, investigators say

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, appear to have been started by people making s’mores in their backyard,

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

The likely cause of Long Island’s major brush fires? S’mores.

The wildfires that burned through more than 600 acres on Long Island probably originated from a backyard fire in Manorville, Suffolk County, police said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Long Island fires likely caused by person making backyard s'mores, authorities say

The current "operating theory" is that the fires were sparked accidentally in a backyard near Sunrise Highway, authorities said on Monday.

Chalkbeat on MSN2h

Long Island measles case reported, possible public exposure at Queens hospital

New York’s recent measles cases have emerged amid a rapidly growing measles outbreak on the Texas-New Mexico border, which ...

3hon MSN

Long Island reports first measles case of 2025, health officials say

New York’s first case of measles outside of New York City this year has been confirmed, according to the state Department of Health. The patient is reported to be less than five years old and a ...

TheTravel on MSN1d

Just 2.5 Hours From NYC Is An Underrated Long Island Lookalike With Beaches Better Than The Hamptons

This East Coast paradise outshines Long Island! Discover Victorian charm and gorgeous beaches better than the Hamptons in ...

Gothamist2d

Weekend Long Island wildfires sparked by s’mores fire gone wrong, Suffolk police say

Investigators say embers from a backyard fire spread rapidly, fueling blazes that prompted evacuations and an emergency burn ...

3hon MSN

Netflix documentary on Gilgo Beach serial killings premieres this month

The Long Island Serial Killer" details how police tracked down Rex Heuermann, who was accused of murdering several women, ...

Long Island Press1d

Gillen grills Adams on use of constituent taxes on city immigration crisis

Of particular interest to Long Islanders was U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen’s interrogation of the mayor on his use of taxpayer ...

WTEN Albany on MSN21h

Measles case confirmed in Suffolk County, marking first outside New York City

A highly contagious illness that can cause pneumonia, swelling of the brain, miscarriage, and even death, has now been ...

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NY authorities investigate Long Island blazes as fire threatens central US

The investigation involves drones, helicopters and a review of everyone who called 911 about the blazes, he said. ...

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