‘Massive’ wildfires erupt on Long Island, sparking state of emergency and evacuations as flames threaten homes

A state of emergency was declared in the Hamptons as multiple brush fires ravaged parts of Long Island Saturday, forcing some evacuations and shutting down the major road to the wealthy enclave as panicked residents watched the frightening scenes unfold.

Four separate fires — in Center Moriches, East Moriches, Eastport and Westhampton — blanketed Long Island’s East End Saturday, as thick black smoke filled the sky, threatening homes in middle class communities and wealthy parts of the Hamptons. ---More...

Looks bad. https://t.co/YBW4MYWVI3

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