New York Governor Declares State of Emergency Due to Fires

© AP Photo / Andrew TallonThis image from video provided by Andrew Tallon shows smoke from fires in New York's Long Island, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, seen from Southampton, N.Y.
This image from video provided by Andrew Tallon shows smoke from fires in New York's Long Island, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, seen from Southampton, N.Y. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 09.03.2025
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 30 fire crews are involved in battling the fires. Moreover, four New York National Guard helicopters have been called in to help put out the blaze.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County due to brush fires burning on Long Island, according to a statement released on the governor’s website.
"Governor Kathy Hochul today declared a State of Emergency in Suffolk County as multiple brush fires began Saturday afternoon," the statement said.
ABC News reported that several local roads and highways were closed in the state, while a state of emergency was declared in the town of Southampton. The report also said one firefighter suffered a second-degree burn to his face and was taken to hospital.
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