Massive Long Island brush fires likely caused by someone trying to cook s'mores for breakfast

Over the weekend, extensive brush fires on Long Island are believed to have originated from a backyard fire started by residents attempting to cook s'mores. Despite high winds, they ignited cardboard, causing flames to escape control. Although the initial fire was extinguished, the embers led to several other fires, compelling the response of more than 90 fire departments and EMS crews throughout the area to manage the situation and bring the fires under control by Sunday.

Residents in Center Moriches/Manorville tried to start a fire in their backyard around 9 a.m. Saturday to cook up the treat despite heavy winds, officials told ABC 7.

The fires tore through the area through Sunday before they were knocked down by emergency responders from more than 90 fire departments and EMS crews.

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