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State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in Long Island, New York

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Streets and towns in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires spewed thick smoke into the air.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the New York National Guard had already begun providing air support by helicopter in Suffolk County along with other state resources.

“Public safety is my top priority, and I’m committed to doing everything possible to keep Long Islanders safe,” she said in a statement.

Several local roads and highways, including the Sunrise Highway, were closed as firefighters battled the blazes.

The town of Southampton asked residents to refrain from any and all outdoor recreational fires during the next 24 hours due to high winds and the danger of wildfires.

Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services said there was an elevated risk for fire spread on Saturday, due to both low humidity and winds ranging from 30-35 miles per hour.

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