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New York, brush fires and Long Island

Backyard s’mores believed to be the origin of Long Island fires, investigators say

Wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring two firefighters and sending large smoke plumes into the air, appear to have been started by people making s’mores in their backyard,

6abc Action News · 21h

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."

The Oakland Press · 13h

New York-area 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.

Suffolk County, Measles

Long Island Press · 9h

Measles outbreak reaches LI, case confirmed in Suffolk County child

A child under 5 years old from Suffolk County has tested positive for measles, marking the first case on Long Island in 2025.

Newsday · 8h

Child tests positive for measles in Suffolk County

The Suffolk County Health Department reported its first confirmed case of the measles. A child under 5 years old who lives in Suffolk County is said to be the third case statewide.

News 12 (Video) on MSN · 4h

Measles case reported in Suffolk County: health officials warn of potential exposure

The child, under the age of five and unvaccinated, was treated last week at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, located on the Nassau-Queens border.

WTEN Albany on MSN10h

Measles case confirmed in Suffolk County, marking first outside New York City

A highly contagious illness that can cause pneumonia, swelling of the brain, miscarriage, and even death, has now been ...

13hon MSN

‘We're very concerned': Suffolk County reports 2nd rabid raccoon case since 2009

Officials on Long Island are raising concern amid a spike in animals testing positive for rabies, and are pinning at least ...

Hoodline17h

Governor Hochul Declares Emergency Measures and Burn Ban in Response to Suffolk County Wildfires

Governor Hochul issues emergency measures and a burn ban in response to intense brush fires in Suffolk County, Long Island.

1hon MSN

Texas measles outbreak grows, while New York and California report new cases

Counties in California, New York and Maryland detected their first measles cases of the year. The CDC has warned travelers to ...

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Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires

Arson could be the cause of several wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring ...

FOX 5 New York on MSN2d

Long Island brush fire: Crews knock down blaze but wind threats remain

As of Sunday morning, the Long Island brush fire was 80% contained, but wind gusts of up to 40 mph continue to threaten the ...

2don MSN

Crews make progress on wind-fueled wildfires on Long Island, but risks remain

The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating efforts to douse flames.

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New York in Crisis: Wildfires Force State of Emergency as Flames Rage Near Long Island

A state of emergency has been declared in New York as brush fires rage through Long Island and near Brooklyn. Firefighters, supported by National Guard helicopters, are battling the flames, with high ...

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