On Saturday, brush fires swept through Long Island, New York, exacerbated by strong winds that generated thick smoke and led to major safety actions. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a comprehensive response from state agencies, including National Guard support to assist local law enforcement. As the fires threatened safety, the Town of Southampton issued warnings against recreational fires, highlighting the heightened wildfire risk. Key transportation routes like Sunrise Highway were closed to protect residents and facilitate emergency responses.
Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed her commitment to public safety, emphasizing that state agencies were focusing their efforts on the rapidly spreading brush fires and supporting local law enforcement.
Video evidence captured the intensity of the brush fires, with flames erupting and thick smoke obscuring visibility on roads, prompting immediate safety measures.
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