Brush fires have broken out in Long Island and near Brooklyn due to strong winds in New York, creating an elevated risk of fire spread. A special weather statement was issued for New York City and Long Island, warning of low humidity and strong winds potentially causing fires to spread quickly. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County, where multiple wildfires were reported. The largest fire in Suffolk County was 2 miles long and 2 miles wide, with two injured individuals and two damaged structures reported.
In Southampton, dry conditions, gusty winds, and beetle-infested woodlands fueled fires along Sunrise Highway. Mutual aid responders from 40 fire departments were dispatched to help take control of the situation. In Brooklyn, a fire in Gerritsen Beach was under control by early evening, with no reported injuries. The New York State Department of Transportation closed portions of highways due to the fires, asking motorists to avoid the area.
The fire risk in the region was expected to last through the weekend, with wind advisories in place. The weather service advised caution with potential ignition sources due to the risk of fires spreading quickly. Currently, the cause of the fires is unknown, and no further injuries have been reported. Rescue efforts are ongoing with state agencies responding to the wildfires to protect the safety of residents in the affected areas.
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