A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.

New York Burn Ban begins March 16 and runs through May 14 to reduce wildfire risks. Learn what’s prohibited, what’s allowed, and more tips.

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The region impacted by the elevated fire risk — southeastern New York state, northern New Jersey and southern Connecticut — includes Long Island and all five of New York City’s boroughs.

At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree ...

Another set hit Long Island, near West Hampton, and spread along the Sunrise Highway toward New York City. It is the closest ...

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"There is an elevated wildfire risk in several areas due to dry, windy conditions." Gov. Kathy Hochul issues burn ban for Long Island, New York City Following the fires, Hochul issued a burn ban ...

Governor Hochul said emergency workers were responding to the fires around the Pine Barrens, a wooded area that is home to commuter towns east of New York City. "This is still out of control at ...

New York State has recently updated the fire risk map that impacts the entire state as a dry weather pattern has moved in.