Multiple brush fires were reported in Long Island’s Suffolk County on Saturday afternoon as giant smoke plumes shot up into the air, visible to people from miles away.
In fact, the National Weather Service shared radar images of the smoke visible just before 3 p.m.
Police said portions of Sunrise Highway near Westhampton had to be closed due to the proximity to the roadway.
The highway was closed Saturday afternoon in both directions between Exit 62 and 65.
New York’s governor said her office was in communication with local agencies to assist with any resources needed to fight the fires.
“New York State agencies are responding to a brush fire in the Pine Barrens. We are in close communication with local partners on Long Island to coordinate assistance and make sure they have the resources they need to protect their communities,” Hochul said on the platform X.
Wind gusts were forecasted to be 30-35 mph on Saturday, leading to an elevated fire risk for the area.
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