Brush fires on Long Island's East End have prompted significant emergency responses, shutting down a main route to the Hamptons. The fires are located near Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton and in the Pine Barrens, necessitating a coordinated countywide effort by multiple fire departments. Governor Hochul announced on X that they are working closely with local partners to ensure community safety and resource allocation. As a result of the fires, the eastbound Sunrise Highway has been closed at Exit 58, with police advising people to avoid the area.
Multiple fire departments are responding to the fires which are near Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton and in the Pine Barrens, in a large-scale coordinated countywide effort.
We are in close communication with local partners on Long Island to coordinate assistance and make sure they have the resources they need to protect their communities, Gov. Hochul posted on X.
The eastbound Sunrise Highway was closed at Exit 58 and police are asking people to steer clear.
Brush fires on Long Island's East End have shut down a main route to the Hamptons and created a smoke cloud visible for miles.
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