Long Island, arson and Westhampton Pines Fire

Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires while increased winds ramp up fire risk
Arson could be the cause of several 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, officials said.
Long Island brush fires investigated as arson as crews knock down last of four blazes
There is an investigation into possible arson after firefighters knocked down the last of four wildfires that began in Suffolk County on Saturday. Those blazes prompted a State of Emergency, and on Sunday crews were working to prevent any further spread.
Long Island brush fires injure firefighters as officials launch arson investigation
An arson investigation is underway after a series of brush fires on Long Island in New York injured at least two firefighters as flames consumed hundreds of acres in Suffolk County over the weekend.
Long Island brush fires mostly contained, arson investigators looking for cause
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon as dozens of fire departments responded to Long Island’s Pine Barrens to gain control of massive brush fires fueled by strong winds.
Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high winds
Firefighters in New York have knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island but officials say high wind gusts could leave the region vulnerable to additional blazes
New York governor declares state of emergency for wind-driven brush fire on Long Island
Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of land on New York's Long Island on Saturday, spewing thick gray smoke into the sky and prompting the evacuation of a military base and the closure of a major highway.
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CT man caught with hatchet, sledgehammer after escape from New Canaan psychiatric hospital: Prosecutor
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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 ...
NJ, NY authorities join arson investigation at Bayer exec's home in Madison
New Jersey and New York law-enforcement authorities have joined the Morris County Prosecutor's Office and Madison police to ...
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NY Launches Arson Probe into Long Island Wildfires
Two firefighters were taken to the hospital, but have since been released. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a state of emergency for Suffolk County and a burn ban for Long Island, New York ...
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New York woman sentenced to 18 years for arson, attempted robbery
A Suffolk County woman convicted of setting fires at multiple homes in Hampton Bays and attempting an armed robbery was sentenced ...
Molotov cocktails, arson and graffiti: Tesla facilities attacked in wake of Elon Musk's role in the White House
Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.
Police chief rips Tesla arson suspect’s release after yet another incident at Tesla dealer unfolds: ‘No repercussions to lawlessness’
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New York Wildfire Update: Maps, Tracker Show Counties Under Threat
A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.