Major Wildfires Erupt in New York - Jordan News
Major Wildfires Erupt in New York Wildfires broke out in Long Island, New York, last evening, with strong winds contributing to their rapid spread, according to the National Weather Service. اضافة اعلان The affected areas include the southeastern part of New York, northern New Jersey, southern Connecticut, Long Island, and all five boroughs of New York City. While there were no fatalities, some injuries have been reported. The Suffolk County Executive stated in a press conference that the county experienced four wildfires, three of which have been fully contained. However, the fourth fire in Westhampton remains ongoing, with containment reaching 50%. The largest of these fires spans two miles in length and over a mile in width. The National Weather Service issued a special warning, highlighting that the weather conditions in New York City and Long Island, including a combination of "low relative humidity reaching 30% and strong northwest winds blowing at 30 to 35 miles per hour," have contributed to the rapid spread of the fires. New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County, Long Island, due to the wildfires. She also confirmed in a separate statement that she had provided the Suffolk County Executive with "all necessary resources and support." Additionally, she stated that the New York National Guard's helicopter crews have been tasked to assist firefighters on the ground, while state agencies have been responding to the wildfires.
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