NY state ban on residential brush burning now in effect until May
When temperatures get warm and the past fall’s debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily.
New York state enforces annual burn ban to prevent wildfires
The annual burn ban in New York state is set to take effect on March 16 and will remain in place until May 14. The ban, first ...
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 ...
Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high winds
Firefighters in New York have knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island but officials say high ...
Long Island brush fires trigger state of emergency in New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
Wind-driven brush fire in New York 50% contained
Officials said three of the four fires were fully contained while the other one, in Westhampton, was 50% contained. Two ...
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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 ...
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State & Union: Brush burning ban starts Sunday in New York state
The annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins Sunday and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has ...
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Long Island fire: Residents making s'mores in backyard likely caused New York fires, officials say
Law enforcement agencies are still interviewing all 911 callers to rule out any possibilities, but they "strongly feel that ...
New York governor declares emergency as brush fires burn in Long Island
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday after several wind-driven brush fires broke out in New York ...
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New York Governor Declares State of Emergency for Wind-Driven Brush Fire on Long Island
New York Governor Declares State of Emergency for Wind-Driven Brush Fire on Long Island NEW YORK (AP) — Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of land on New ...
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New York City firefighters battle brush fire in Brooklyn
Firefighters were able to gain the upper hand on a brush fire burning in Gerritsen Beach on Saturday.