Rain is expected to help lower brushfire risk, but it will have a minor impact on the drought, officials say
A total of 70 brushfires have been reported in Nassau and 306 in Suffolk since August.
Share:
More Stories
News 12 weather blog
9h ago1:12
Summer begins with record-breaking heat wave across tri-state
6ds ago1:42
Long Islanders working outside seek to stay safe amid extreme heat
6ds ago
HEAT SAFETY: How hot does the inside of a car get in the summer?
6ds ago1:29
Long Islanders working outside take extra precautions amid heat wave
7ds ago1:38
Long Island schools enact cooling plans, some dismiss early for extreme heat
7ds agoNews 12 weather blog
9h ago1:12
Summer begins with record-breaking heat wave across tri-state
6ds ago1:42
Long Islanders working outside seek to stay safe amid extreme heat
6ds agoHEAT SAFETY: How hot does the inside of a car get in the summer?
6ds ago1:29
Long Islanders working outside take extra precautions amid heat wave
7ds ago1:38
Long Island schools enact cooling plans, some dismiss early for extreme heat
7ds agoAs News 12 has reported, there have been several brushfires across Long Island, including one in Freeport at Bishop Frank O. White Memorial Park on Parsons Avenue, reported on Nov. 11.
According to the Nassau Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro, there have been 70 reported brushfires in Nassau County since August.
In Suffolk County, there have been 306 brushfires since Aug. 21.
More from News 12
1:26
Fire marshal: Lightning strike sparks house fire in Lawrence; family displaced
1:32
Suffolk police: 17-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash with truck in Babylon
0:48
Community gathers for interfaith vigil in support of deported migrants
0:30
Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann’s Jeep goes up for sale on eBay
1:47
Smithtown father seeking organ transplant for double kidney failure
1:40
