Brush fires erupt in New York amid strong winds

Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn as strong winds in New York created an elevated risk of fire spread Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn as strong winds in New York created an elevated fire risk Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

A special weather statement was active Saturday in New York City and Long Island, where a combination of “low relative humidity values near 30% and northwest winds gusting 30 to 35 mph” can potentially make fires spread quickly, the weather service said.

The region impacted by the elevated fire risk — southeastern New York state, northern New Jersey and southern Connecticut — includes Long Island and all five of New York City’s boroughs.

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday in Long Island’s Suffolk County amid brush fires in the Pine Barrens, she said on X.

Hochul said in a separate statement late Saturday afternoon that she offered the executive of Suffolk County, Ed Romaine, “any resources and support he needs.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/brush-fires-erupt-new-york-strong-winds-rcna195495

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