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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.

6abc Action News · 1d

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 it was accidental."

New York Daily News · 1d

Long Island 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, police said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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.

FOX 29 · 1d

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.

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‘Massive’ wildfires erupt on Long Island, sparking state of emergency and evacuations as flames threaten homes

Four separate fires blanketed Long Island’s East End Saturday, as thick black smoke filled the sky, threatening homes ...

After Suffolk fires, 'vibrant regeneration' predicted for burned Long Island pine barrens, experts say

The section of the pine barrens that burned in the Westhampton brush fire on Saturday is expected to recover with new plant ...

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Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.

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N.Y. Governor Declares State of Emergency for Series of Brush Fires on Long Island

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on March 8 after a series of brush fires blazed through Long Island, ...

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Long Island brush fires investigated as arson as crews knock down last of four blazes

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 ...

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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.

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Hochul declares state of emergency for massive Long Island brush fires

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon as dozens of fire departments responded to Long ...

Ricardo Soto named permanent schools chief in Center Moriches

Ricardo Soto, interim Center Moriches schools superintendent since his predecessor abruptly resigned last August, has been ...

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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 ...

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