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.
Long Island brush fire latest: Arson investigation underway, burn ban in effect
An arson investigation is underway on Long Island after a series of brush fires over the weekend injured at least two firefighters as flames consumed hundreds of acres in Suffolk County.
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.
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.
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.
Tree-killing beetles adding fuel for next fire, says Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine
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Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down, but flare-ups 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 ...
State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in New York
Towns and communities in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires spewed thick smoke into the air. New ...
Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires
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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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.
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Westhampton fire ‘100% knocked down’ as investigators search for its origin
The Westhampton fire is 100% knocked down, fire officials said during a news conference at Gabreski Airport – but the work to find its origin and keep hot spots at bay is just beginning.
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Firefighters seek to contain brush fire on Long Island
Firefighters in New York were continuing to battle at least one brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday as ...
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