Brush fire in Long Island that scorched 400 acres is 22% contained

Main Idea: Governor Kathy Hochul imposed new fire restrictions in Long Island after a brush fire near Westhampton burned hundreds of acres and was mostly contained.

Key Points:

• Suffolk County officials said the Westhampton Pines Fire burned about 400 acres and was about 80% contained.
• The fire was fully knocked down, but crews were still working to make the area safe and controlled.
• Hochul banned most outdoor fires in Long Island and parts of the Hudson Valley because of dry conditions, with some small backyard fires still allowed.
• Officials said the fires damaged two commercial buildings and injured two fire personnel, while the cause is still under investigation.