Long Island, brush fires

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.
Attempt to make s’mores blamed for wind-driven brush fires that swept across area of Long Island
Police in New York say multiple brush fires that burned across a wooded area of Long Island over the weekend were accidentally caused by a family's attempt to make s’mores.
Long Island brush fires caused by family cooking s'mores, Suffolk County officials say
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday announced an immediate "burn ban" for all of Long Island and New York City, and for parts of the Hudson Valley. The ban prohibits igniting any outdoor fires to remove brush or debris, as well any uncontained campfires or open fires for cooking.
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 wind gusts could leave the region vulnerable to additional blazes
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.
S'mores eyed as suspected cause of Long Island wildfires
The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.
Long Island fires started by person making s’mores, officials say
The Long Island brush fires that startled communities across Suffolk County over the weekend were likely caused by a person attempting to cook s’mores in their backyard, officials said Monday. One person was using cardboard while attempting to make s’mores in the backyard of a Center Moriches home,
Failed s'mores-making attempt likely sparked Long Island fires
A homeowner's failed attempt to make s'mores likely sparked this weekend's fast-moving brush fire on Long Island, Suffolk County Police said Monday.
Residents making s'mores in their backyard likely caused Suffolk County brush fires, officials say
Brush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island over the weekend are under control and officials believe they now know how they started. More than 90 fire departments and EMS crews, as well as the National Guard,
Long Island brush fires prompt 1995 memories, preparation
East End brush fires shocked some residents and evoked memories of those who lived through the Sunrise Fire of 1995.
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Brush fires in Walker County contained as of this morning, officials say
The brush fires in northern Walker County are contained as of this morning. According to Walker County officials, fire and ...
Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained
A brush fire in Long Island, New York, that has burned through 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and ...
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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.
Fire crews contain 2-alarm brush fire in East Sandwich
A brush fire destroyed about two acres of wooded land in East Sandwich on Tuesday afternoon, drawing help from fire crews from upper Cape Cod, fire officials said.
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Rossville brush fire destroys at least one home as fire officials race to contain it
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- A large brush fire has left its mark on portions of Rossville and northern Walker County Tuesday ...
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 ...
Brush fire near Shiloh Nursing and Rehab in Springdale extinguished
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