India, March 9 -- Several brush fires have been reported across New York's Long Island, sparking concerns as they spread rapidly through multiple communities. The fires began around 1:00 p.m. local time on Saturday in Center Moriches, Suffolk County, before quickly moving through East Moriches, Eastport, and Westhampton.

By evening, significant progress was made in containing the fires, with the Westhampton fire 80% controlled by 8:00 p.m. and three others fully extinguished, according to local reports from News 12.

Video footage shared online captures the intensity of the fires, with thick smoke billowing across highways and flames soaring in nearby fields and roads. According to The Guardian, the fires spread close to Francis S. Gabre...