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New York-area fires started by person making s’mores, officials say

A person's attempt to make s'mores sparked several brushfires on Long Island, according to Suffolk County Police.
The Westhampton Pines Fire burned approximately 600 acres of land and saw crews from over 90 fire departments responding.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency due to the fires and their effects on local areas, including highway closures and evacuations of a military base.
Two firefighters were treated for injuries, and at least two commercial properties suffered damage during the incident.

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Newsday

Long Island brush fires prompt 1995 memories, preparation

East End brush fires shocked some residents and evoked memories of those who lived through the Sunrise Fire of 1995.

3 hours ago·United States

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The Epoch Times

Attempt to Make S’mores Blamed for Wind-Driven Brush Fires That Swept Across Area of Long Island

NEW YORK—Multiple brush fires that burned across a wooded area of Long Island over the weekend were accidentally caused by a family’s attempt to make s’mores, Suffolk County police said Monday. Commissioner Kevin Catalina said detectives traced the cause to a home in Manorville and a morning attempt to make the campfire dessert of toasted marshmallow and chocolate between graham crackers. “The individuals making the s’mores were unable to get th…

9 hours ago·New York, United States

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KSRO

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Parts of Northeast and Southwest bracing for elevated fire danger

ABC News (NEW YORK) — Gusty winds, low humidity and dry conditions are expected to produce elevated fire danger in parts of the Southwest and Northeast on Tuesday following wildfires that erupted on New York’s Long Island over the weekend and in the Carolinas last week. Red flag alerts were already in effect Tuesday morning for West Texas and southern New Mexico, where wind gusts are forecast to reach 40 mph and relative humidity is expected to …

20 hours ago

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The Independent

Long Island brush fires were caused by a resident trying to make s’mores

The Westhampton Pines Fire burned approximately 600 acres before it was contained

23 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Washington Post

The likely cause of Long Island’s major brush fires? S’mores.

The wildfires that burned through more than 600 acres on Long Island probably originated from a backyard fire in Manorville, Suffolk County, police said.

23 hours ago

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The Oakland Press

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New York-area fires started by person making s’mores, officials say

The Long Island brush fires that startled communities across Suffolk County over the weekend were likely caused by a person attempting to cook s’mores in their backyard, officials said Monday. One person was using cardboard while attempting to make s’mores in the backyard of a Center Moriches home, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina said Monday. The person struggled to create a flame for the toasted marshmallow dessert due to the …

24 hours ago

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