Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in New York's Long Island. A raging wildfire has engulfed parts of Long Island, New York, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency. Thick plumes of smoke have spread across the region,

New York state Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and said state agencies were responding to the fires around the Pine Barrens area east of New York City. Homes, a chemical factory and an Amazon warehouse were at risk from the fast-moving wildfire.

At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree burns in the blazes.