Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day parade honors first responders who battled brush fire
Paradegoers held signs saying, "Thank you," and firefighters and EMS workers who marched were greeted with raucous applause ...
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 ...
Tree-killing Southern pine beetles adding fuel for next fire, Suffolk County Executive Romaine says
Stemming the Southern pine beetle onslaught is one way to limit the amount of dead trees that lead to new growth and more ...
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Fast Response Succeeds in Bringing Fast-Moving Westhampton Pines Fire Under Control
By Stephen J. Kotz A series of small brush fires that hopscotched their way from Manorville east culminated in an explosive ...
Dan's Papers on MSN6d
Westhampton Brush Fire Blamed on S’mores, Cops Say
A family trying to make s’mores at their Manorville home on Saturday morning accidentally caused the brush fire that burned ...
KLFY News 106d
Fire risk remains high on Long Island after brush fires
The Westhampton fire was 50% contained as of Saturday evening, and the others were put out, officials said. Gov. Kathy Hochul ...
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Long Island brush fires investigated as arson as crews knock down last of four blazes
Efforts continue to contain the Westhampton Pines fire, which is 100% knocked down but only 22% contained after burning over 400 acres. "Knocked down" refers to all visible fire, whereas ...
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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 ...
Daily Voice on MSN6d
S'mores Started Massive Brush Fire Outside Hamptons, Officials Say
A family attempting to make s’mores in their backyard accidentally sparked several brush fires that burned hundreds of acres ...