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Debris on South Shore beaches of Long Island may be related to New Jersey wildfires

The DEC says it has been spotted at Jones Beach and Robert Moses state parks.

News 12 Staff

May 14, 2025, 7:26 AM

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Have you seen something that looks like charcoal on South Shore beaches?

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is trying to figure out what it is.

Investigators say it might be related to the New Jersey wildfires.

The DEC says it has been spotted at Jones Beach and Robert Moses state parks.

The DEC is tracking weather and tide patterns to predict when more is going to wash up.

State Parks staff has been using surf rakes to clear the beaches during low tide.

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