Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn due to strong winds in New York creating an elevated risk of fire spread. A special weather statement was issued for New York City and Long Island due to low humidity and high winds. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County on Long Island where multiple fires were reported, with some still ongoing. Helicopter crews and state agencies have been deployed to assist firefighters on the ground. Multiple injuries and structural damage have been reported, with one firefighter sustaining burns. The town of Southampton also declared a state of emergency due to multiple fires breaking out along Sunrise Highway. In Brooklyn, a fire in Gerritsen Beach was brought under control with no reported injuries. Portions of highways and roads were closed due to the fires. An elevated fire risk continued through the weekend due to strong winds and dry conditions. The cause of the fires is unknown, and no injuries have been reported. Wind advisories are in effect for New England, with warnings to use caution with potential ignition sources due to the high risk of fires spreading quickly.
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