The Lower Hudson Valley and other parts of New York are under an early burn ban ahead of a statewide ban that starts Sunday, March 16.

By Stephen J. Kotz A series of small brush fires that hopscotched their way from Manorville east culminated in an explosive ...

The section of the pine barrens that burned in the Westhampton brush fire on Saturday is expected to recover with new plant ...

Gusty winds, low humidity and dry conditions are expected to produce elevated fire danger in parts of the Southwest and ...

Law enforcement agencies are still interviewing all 911 callers to rule out any possibilities, but they "strongly feel that ...

Due to the efforts of hundreds of first responders from across Long Island, and the rapid response of state officials, the ...

The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a ...

The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They ...

Law enforcement agencies are still interviewing all 911 callers to rule out any possibilities, but they "strongly feel that it was accidental." ...

Officials said that the family making s’mores had difficulty getting the fire lit as strong winds blew through the area, and ...