Long Island Fires: State of Emergency Declared
Rapidly spreading brush fires on Long Island forced the evacuation of the Francis S. Gabreski Airport and closure of Sunrise Highway due to high winds and thick smoke. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, citing homes, a chemical plant, and an Amazon warehouse as being at risk. The National Guard deployed helicopters to assist in firefighting efforts, while the extent of the damage remains currently unknown. The fires, fueled by strong winds, spread across approximately 2.5 miles.
John Q. Hosedrinker