Brush fires broke out in Long Island and near Brooklyn due to strong winds in New York on Saturday, raising the risk of fire spread. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County, where multiple wildfires were reported. The largest fire was 2 miles long and over 2 miles wide. One firefighter sustained burns while fighting the fires. Maria Z. Moore, town supervisor of Southampton, also declared a state of emergency due to multiple fires near Westhampton. Multiple structures were damaged in the fires. The New York City Fire Department extinguished a fire in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, with the help of other agencies. The cause of the fires is unknown, and there were no reported injuries. Wind advisories were in effect as gusts of up to 30 mph were expected to continue. The weather service warned of dry conditions and urged caution with potential ignition sources. Approximately 7 million people in New England were under wind alerts. State agencies and the National Guard were assisting firefighters on the ground. The New York State Department of Transportation closed roads due to the fires.Overall, the brush fires in Long Island and Brooklyn posed a significant risk due to the strong winds and dry conditions in the region.
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
