长岛的严重灌木丛火灾促使人们疏散并宣布进入紧急状态。 Severe brush fires on Long Island prompt evacuations and a state of emergency declaration.

2025 年 3 月 8 日，长岛经历了由大风助长的严重灌木丛火灾，促使军事基地疏散并关闭了日出高速公路。 On March 8, 2025, Long Island experienced severe brush fires fueled by high winds, prompting the evacuation of a military base and closure of Sunrise Highway. 州长 Kathy Hochul 宣布进入紧急状态，国民警卫队提供直升机支持。 Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, with the National Guard providing helicopter support. 四起火灾中有三起得到控制，而西汉普顿的一场火灾被控制了 50%。 Three of four fires were contained, while one in Westhampton was 50% controlled. 一名消防员受伤，几个消防部门对 Pine Barrens 的危机做出了反应。 A firefighter was injured, and several fire departments responded to the crisis in the Pine Barrens.