Brush Fire

Brush Fire Causes Delays On Metro-North Hudson Line During Evening Rush

Service on the Hudson Line of the Metro-North Railroad was delayed by up to 40 minutes during the Wednesday evening rush due to a brush fire.

2013/05/01

Warm Weather Sparks Brush Fire Worry

Most people probably welcome the warm weather, except, maybe, for some local fire officials worried about the potential for more brush fires.

2013/04/09

Firefighters battle a brush fire in Queens, apparently set to hide two bodies, on March 6, 2013. (credit: CBS 2)

Queens Brush Fire Murder Suspect Arraigned

Rogelio Rodriguez, 34, was arraigned on murder, manslaughter and other charges, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.

2013/03/13

Police: Suspect Arrested In Queens Brush Fire Murders

The two men whose bodies were found in a brush fire in Queens were killed for trying to rob drug dealers, police said.

2013/03/12

Police are looking for a two-tone dark-colored custom van (top), a four-door light-colored sedan (middle) and a four-door dark-colored sedan (bottom) in connection with a brush fire in Queens were two bodies were found. (credit: NYPD)

Police Looking For 3 Vehicles In Connection With Bodies Found In Queens Brush Fire

One is two-tone dark-colored custom van, the second is a four-door light-colored sedan and the third is a four-door dark-colored sedan, police said.

2013/03/07

Brush Fire Damage - Manorville, NY - Apr 10, 2012 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

DEC: Suffolk County Brush Fire Intentionally Set

The state Department of Environmental Conservation sent a preliminary report last week to the Suffolk County police arson squad listing the cause as “incendiary,” meaning arson.

2012/05/03

Fire crews battle a brush fire in Manorville, N.Y. on April 17, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Firefighters Contain Large Brush Fire In Manorville, Long Island

The blaze broke out around 1:30 p.m. just one mile from and one week after another massive brush fire that burned over 1,000 acres

2012/04/17

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Police: 2 Men Face Arson Charges In N.J.

Authorities said Greg Woodman remained jailed Saturday but Michael Sloan has been released.

2012/04/14

Celebration Planned For Firefighters Who Battled Long Island Brush Fire

An all-day celebration is planned for May 19 at the Brookhaven Amphitheater in Farmingville to honor the hundreds of volunteer firefighters who helped douse the brush fire that scorched 1,124 acres of Suffolk County.

2012/04/13

Crews battle a brush fire in Suffolk County on April 10, 2012 (credit: CBS 2)

Experts: Brush Fires Necessary For Environment On Long Island

“This is a fire-dependent ecosystem. It has to burn to survive,” said Richard Amper of the L.I. Pine Barens Society.

2012/04/12

William Hille, Firefighter Burned In Suffolk County Brush Fire, Returns Home

The Long Island firefighter who took on a wall of flames battling a massive brush fire that burned more than 1,000 acres of the Pine Barrens was back at home on Wednesday.

2012/04/11

A brush fire in Carlstadt - Apr 11, 2012 (credit: CBS 2)

Brush Fire Near Izod Center In New Jersey Contained After Firefighters Battle Flames

Thick, black smoke could be seen billowing from the area near the Izod Center throughout the afternoon.

2012/04/11

The brush fire left Dennis Krupski's business on Wading River Manor Road in shambles. (credit: Al Jones, 1010 WINS)

L.I. Wildfire Under Control; Gov. Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency For Suffolk Co.

“The situation is contained for the time being,” Cuomo said, adding he was “cautiously optimistic.” The governor also stated that the response was an example of a case where “government acted better than you could have expected.”

2012/04/10

A brush fire burns in Suffolk County on April 9, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Wind-Fueled Brush Fires Continue To Wreak Havoc On L.I.; NYC, Southern N.J. Also Battling Flames

Several major brush fires continued to burn Monday night in the Tri-State Area. Among the most serious is a fire in Suffolk County, where officials spent the evening coordinating efforts with state authorities and the National Guard.

2012/04/09

Brush fire damage at the Edgewood Preserve - Deer Park, NY - Jul 19, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Brush Fire Damages Edgewood Preserve In Deer Park

At the Edgewood Preserve in Deer Park there are long stretches of scorched, brittle ground and blackened leafless trees where firefighters battled a brush blaze on Monday.

2011/07/19

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