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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Long Island brush fires were caused by a resident trying to make s’mores
Long Island brush fires were caused by a resident trying to make s’mores - The Westhampton Pines Fire burned approximately 600 acres before it was contained
S’mores bonfire likely ignited Long Island fires, investigators say
Investigators say a family making s’mores in their backyard likely sparked the string of devastating brush fires on Long Island. According to officials, the residents used cardboard to ignite their flame and strong winds blew the embers throughout the neighborhood.
Fayette County fire department fighting brush fires nonstop for days
"Open flames are our worst enemy right now," said Adah Volunteer Fire Department Chief LC Otto. Otto said his department has ...
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Sevier County Firefighters Battle Brush Fire Near Pigeon Forge, Residents Urged to Exercise Caution
Sevier County firefighters combat a brush fire near Pigeon Forge, with the full extent of the blaze under assessment.
Firefighters warn against burning after high winds spread fire across lawns
Firefighters battled a large brush fire in Harvest Wednesday afternoon. Leaders are now warning residents not to burn during windy conditions ...
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 ...
Open burning in East Sandwich resulted in two-acre brush fire
Sandwich firefighters responded to a two-acre brush fire in East Sandwich Tuesday. Six local and state fire departments ...
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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 ...
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. President Trump says the increase of ...
Brush fire reported in Putnam County
RED HOUSE, WV (WOWK) — Crews are battling a brush fire in the community of Red House Wednesday. According to Putnam County ...