New York Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Rage on Long Island

Governor Kathy Hochul mobilizes resources to combat severe fires threatening the Pine Barrens region.

Severe wildfires have broken out in the Pine Barrens, a forested area on Long Island, New York.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency to streamline resource deployment and response efforts.
Firefighting teams, supported by military helicopters, are actively working to contain the blazes.
The U.S. National Weather Service has warned that strong winds could exacerbate the spread of the fires.
As of now, there have been no reported injuries, but the situation remains critical.