A brush fire on Long Island in New York that burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 80% contained, according to Suffolk County officials. The Westhampton Pines Fire, which started on Saturday, is fully knocked down and no longer visible. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a prohibition on most types of outside fires in Long Island and parts of the Hudson Valley due to continued dry conditions. Investigators are working to determine the origin of the fire, which damaged two commercial buildings.
Two fire personnel were injured in the fires, with one sustaining second-degree burns to his face and another with a head injury. The fires erupted in various locations in Suffolk County, burning a total of 600 to 700 acres. By Sunday night, only the blaze in Westhampton was still burning. President Donald Trump’s team, Governor Hochul, and Senator Chuck Schumer reached out to offer support.
Conditions were expected to improve in the Northeast, with winds calming and temperatures decreasing. Rain was also predicted for Long Island later in the week. Overall, the fire situation is under control and officials are hopeful that the remaining blaze will soon be fully contained. The community came together to address the problems posed by the fires, highlighting the importance of collaboration in times of crisis.
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