Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained

A brush fire in Westhampton Beach, NY, has burned 400 acres and is now 80% contained after prompting a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a prohibition on most outdoor fires in Long Island due to dry conditions, with investigators working to determine the fire’s cause. Two commercial buildings were affected, with two fire personnel sustaining injuries, as conditions are expected to improve with rain forecasted later in the week.

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