After Suffolk fires, 'vibrant regeneration' predicted for burned Long Island pine barrens, experts say
The section of the pine barrens that burned in the Westhampton brush fire on Saturday is expected to recover with new plant life and wildlife, experts said. The pine barrens are a "fire dependent ecosystem," according to ecologists, meaning that burns are necessary to clear dead vegetation and reduce density so that new growth can take place.
Investigators seeking cause of massive Long Island Pine Barrens brush fires: Report
Massive brush fires continue to burn in Long Island’s Pine Barrens, officials investigating potential arson, ABC 7 New York reports. Officials are probing the possibility of arson in connection to a series of large brush fires that scorched parts of Long Island’s Pine Barrens Saturday, according to ABC 7 New York.
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Massive brush fires that raged across Long Island over the weekend may have been caused by someone trying to cook s’mores for ...
Due to the efforts of hundreds of first responders from across Long Island, and the rapid response of state officials, the ...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon as dozens of fire departments responded to Long ...
The massive brush fire that impacted ... crediting volunteer firefighters from across Long Island and the New York National Guard for dumping water on the pine barrens blaze, which was ...
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Long Island brush fire: Crews knock down blaze but wind threats remainAs of Sunday morning, the Long Island brush fire was 80% contained, but wind gusts of up to 40 mph continue to threaten the ...
Brush fires on New York's Long Island fanned by high winds have picked up quickly. The fires were spewing thick gray smoke ...
Investigators say embers from a backyard fire spread rapidly, fueling blazes that prompted evacuations and an emergency burn ...
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