Wildfires Rage in New York's Long Island, Prompting Evacuations and Highway Closures

On March 8, 2025, multiple wildfires broke out along the Sunrise Highway in Long Island, New York. Driven by strong winds, the fast - moving brush fires quickly burned through a large area of land, filling the sky with thick gray smoke. The fires forced the evacuation of a military base and led to the closure of a major highway.

Local officials reported that a total of four wildfires occurred in the Long Island area, with the first fire starting around 13:00 and then spreading to trigger others. By the end of the day, three of the four fires had been fully contained, while the one in Westhampton was 50% under control. However, two commercial buildings were partially burned, and one firefighter was sent to the hospital due to facial burns.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency. She said that the state agencies were actively responding to the fires around the Pine Barrens, a wooded area where commuter towns east of New York City are located. "This is still out of control at this moment," Hochul told a local TV station, adding that more evacuations might be needed as homes, a chemical factory, and an Amazon warehouse were at risk.

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As of March 9, the situation is still being closely monitored. The local police are investigating the cause of the fires, and emergency response teams are on high alert to deal with any further developments.