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 ...
Kathy Hochul to impose statewide burn ban March 16 after wildfires on Long Island
The Lower Hudson Valley and other parts of New York are under an early burn ban ahead of a statewide ban that starts Sunday, ...
Connecticut brush fire risk high again Wednesday as at least 15 ignite in recent days
The Connecticut brush fire risk is high again Wednesday as at least 15 blazes have ignited across the state since Saturday.
Connecticut brush fire risk high again Wednesday as more blazes ignite
The Connecticut brush fire risk is high again Wednesday as at least 10 blazes have ignited across the state since Saturday.
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LaLota: Our first responders stepped up — now our government must do the same.
Gratitude for our first responders courage and dedication is not enough. Government must act swiftly to strengthen prevention policies and remove dangerous wildfire fuel.
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Connecticut brush fire risk high Tuesday as dry and windy conditions persist
The Connecticut brush fire risk will remain elevated Tuesday as dry and breezy conditions will persist, the weather service ...
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Governor Hochul Declares Emergency Measures and Burn Ban in Response to Suffolk County Wildfires
Governor Hochul issues emergency measures and a burn ban in response to intense brush fires in Suffolk County, Long Island.
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New York-area fires started by person making s’mores, officials say
The Long Island brush fires that injured two firefighters and damaged two buildings were started by a person cooking s’mores, ...
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, ...
Above-normal temperatures in Connecticut Tuesday as brush fire risk remains high
Sunny and mild conditions with temperatures in the 60s are again expected Tuesday in Connecticut, the weather service said.
Attempt to make s’mores blamed for multiple fires in NY
“The individuals making the s’mores were unable to get the fire lit due to the winds, but they used cardboard to initially light that fire,” Catalina said at a news conference. “That person ...