Firefighters have managed to knock down wildfires in Westhampton Beach, NY, gateway to the Hamptons on New York’s Long Island, but dry and windy conditions continue to keep the risk level elevated. New York Gov.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency this weekend as wildfires threatened areas of Long Island.

At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree burns in the blazes.

At least four wildfires broke out on New York's Long Island over the weekend, threatening the Hamptons as people on social media shared videos of the flames and smoke billowing into the sky above.

NEW YORK (AP) — Quick-moving brush fires burned through a large swath of land on New York's Long Island on Saturday, fanned by high winds that spewed thick gray smoke into the sky and prompted the evacuation of a military base and the closure of a major highway.

Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency and spoke with the county executive about the fire and informed him New York is ready to provide any necessary resources. The state National Guard is using helicopters to extinguish the flames and is coordinating with law enforcement.