Westhampton Pines fire
ACRES BURNED
424
STATE
New York
ORIGIN COUNTY
Suffolkcontainment
100%
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40.8511194298094, -72.6519454216573
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2025-03-10
TIMELINE
4 days
March 10
Detected
March 14
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Undetermined
BEHAVIOR
MinimalNearest CITY
SouthhamptonPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Chaparral (6 feet)Description
approximately 4 miles south of Riverhead, NY
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
DEC
TOTAL PERSONNEL
1
DISPATCH CENTER
Northeastern Interagency Coordination CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Other
(County)
WEATHER
Nearby Air Quality
AQI
*
40.8511194298094, -72.6519454216573
* mph at * degs.
forecast
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1. Start Time & Info
New York is currently experiencing a heightened wildfire risk due to strong winds and dry conditions. Multiple brush fires have erupted on Long Island, prompting a state of emergency declaration by Governor Kathy Hochul. The situation remains dynamic, with ongoing firefighting efforts and potential for continued spread.
2. Evacuations & Closures
3. Current Impact
- **Fire Activity:** Significant brush fires are burning across Long Island, particularly in Center Moriches, East Moriches, Eastport, and Westhampton. The fires have spread due to strong winds, which are expected to continue affecting the area [3][5]. - **Active Fires:** The largest fire in Westhampton is approximately 50% contained as of Sunday, with efforts bolstered by reduced wind speeds overnight. However, wind gusts are expected to rise again by Sunday afternoon, posing a continued risk of fire spread [5]. - **Injuries and Damage:** One firefighter suffered second-degree burns to his face and was transported to the burn center at Stony Brook University Hospital. Two commercial buildings were partially burned, and officials are assessing potential additional damages [1][5].
4. Current Outlook
- **Containment Efforts:** Firefighters from multiple agencies are working closely with state, county, and local authorities to contain the fires. The deployment of the New York National Guard for air support and personnel from various state departments has been announced by Governor Hochul [5]. - **Air Quality Concerns:** The governor has issued a state of emergency to secure resources immediately and address air quality concerns. 100,000 N95 masks are being shipped to the area to help mitigate health risks [5]. - **Wind Conditions:** Wind gusts between 30-40 mph are expected to continue through the weekend, increasing the risk of wildfire development. A slight increase in humidity levels and a drop in wind speeds are anticipated for next week, which could decrease the wildfire risk [5].