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Wildfires On Edge Of The Hamptons Now Mostly Contained, But Weather Conditions Still Pose Threat To NY Enclave
Firefighters have managed to contain wildfires in the Hamptons on New York's Long Island, but weather conditions continue to elevate the risk of more fires.
Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Saturday after four separate blazes burned about 400 acres in the Pine Barrens along the island’s south shore. The flames had been extinguished by Sunday morning, but Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Rudy Sunderman said at a news conference, with officials saying the blaze is 22% contained. Lined by ocean beaches, the region is known as a summer vacation destination, cultural province and site of mansions owned by business executives and entertainers.
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