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Bungled Attempt To Make Backyard S’mores Likely Caused Wildfires On Long Island, NY Officials Say; Blazes Near The Hamptons Fully Contained
A botched attempt to make backyard s'mores caused wildfires that burned hundreds of acres on New York's Long Island, area officials said Monday.
Scorched earth in Westhampton, NY, where wildfires damaged hundreds of acres.James Carbone/Newsday RM via Getty Images Suffolk County authorities said the fires had been fully extinguished after a volatile start to the weekend, with the flames fanned by high winds and fed by dry conditions. The blazes broke out Saturday morning, with flying embers starting a handful of smaller fires, but they all had been put out by Sunday except for a few hot spots, with full containment confirmed on Monday. Lined by ocean beaches, the region is known as a vacation destination, cultural province and site of mansions owned by business executives and entertainers.
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