New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday after several wind-driven brush fires broke out in New York ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.

In late August to early September of 1995, the wind-whipped Sunrise Fire burned some 5,000 acres of the pine barrens on both ...

Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn as strong winds in New York have made for an elevated risk of fire spread Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. NBC News’ Maya ...

A series of brush fires broke out on Long Island Saturday, fueled by low humidity and gusty winds, sending smoke visible from ...

An official said that dozens of agencies were fighting multiple fires on Saturday. At least one firefighter was injured.

Officials say one firefighter has been injured with a second-degree burn to the face. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital.

Brush fires on New York's Long Island have picked up quickly amid high winds. They are spewing thick gray smoke into the sky and have closed a major highway.

Governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency as Suffolk County battles multiple brush fires, which were reported in Southampton on Long Island Saturday afternoon. Due to ...

More than 80 fire departments responded to the blazes, which damaged two commercial structures but don’t threaten residents ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency in light of the fires. She said in a statement that the state's National Guard ...