The Westhampton fire is 100% knocked down, fire officials said during a news conference at Gabreski Airport – but the work to find its origin and keep hot spots at bay is just beginning.

Suffolk County Fire Coordinator Rudy Sunderman said that the fire was only 22% contained – which means responders are using heavy equipment to create a perimeter around the site of the fire.

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine praised the work of first responders who were able to keep the fire from consuming more than the reported 600 acres of the Pine Barrens.

“Sometimes we forget that in times of crisis, times of danger, Americans can come together and address problems,” said Romaine. He said President Donald Trump, Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and others reached out to Suffolk County during the ordeal. Hochul declared a state of emergency that remains in effect.

“We love and appreciate our first responders,” says Rep. Nick LaLota. “The nation is looking at us.”

Two firefighters were injured during the response. They were treated and released, officials said. Ninety fire departments and more than 600 emergency service personnel were on the scene as the fire raged.

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina said that 25 detectives are working to find the origin of the fire and will be interviewing 911 callers.

“It’s too early to tell if this fire started naturally or if there was a nefarious origin. We should know if in a couple of days,” he said.

Two structures were affected by the fire. Earlier, Brookhaven Town reported that a residential structure was destroyed but it has since been withdrawn.

"There was an email communication between firefighters and county officials. It contained an error that a house had burned down. No house has been burned down," read a statement from the town.

Romaine said he was “gravely concerned” about the invasive southern pine beetle that destroys trees in the Pine Barrens, leaving them as fresh tinder that could accelerate a conflagration.

Officials said fire crews will be working throughout the day and return Monday to stamp out hot spots and work on the containment zone.

News 12's Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Alex Calamia says conditions are favorable again for fire spread, but are not as severe as Saturday. At the time of the fire in Suffolk County humidity was only 25% and wind gusts were as high as 43 mph. Today's forecast is for 40% to 50% humidity levels, but the wind will still be strong with gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon.

Gov. Hochul also issued some guidelines to help reduce smoke exposure for people near the fires. She warned people to be aware of the air and check to see if there's poor air quality in the area.

She asked that people stay inside for now if they can, and make sure to keep windows and doors closed this morning. Those that need to go outside, should try to wear a mask to filter out the smoky air.