Wildfires In The Hamptons Now Contained, But Weather Conditions Maintain Threat To New York Enclave
deadline.comFirefighters have managed to knock down wildfires in Westhampton Beach, NY, gateway to the Hamptons on New York‘s Long Island, but dry and windy conditions continue to keep the risk level elevated.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Saturday after four separate blazes burned about 400 acres in the Pine Barrens along the island’s south shore.
The flames had been extinguished by Sunday morning, but Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Rudy Sunderman said at a news conference, with officials saying the blaze is 22% contained.
Firefighters are working to establish containment lines around the fire to keep it from spreading. Forecasts from the National Weather Service called for sunshine, temperatures in the 40s and wind gusts of up to 30 mph on Sunday. “We’re concerned because the winds are still blowing, that might spark up again,” Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said at the news conference.
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