Firefighters in New York have knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island but officials say high ...

A large brush fire on the west end of Syracuse drew fire crews to an area just south of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

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

Law enforcement agencies are still interviewing all 911 callers to rule out any possibilities, but they "strongly feel that ...

When temperatures get warm and the past fall’s debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily.

A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.

Prospect Park and Marine Park are putting down biodegradable mesh and planting native species to recover from brush fires.

Rudy Sunderman, commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, said Sunday that the fires were 100% "knocked down," which means there are no visible flames.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. — A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 80% contained, according ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned ... Officials said three of the four fires were fully contained, with the fire in Westhampton 50% contained.

Firefighters Knock Down Wind-Driven Brush Fire on Long Island but Risk Remains With High Winds NEW YORK (AP) — Firefighters in New York knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of ...