India, March 9 -- New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a dire warning as she provided an update on the destructive wildfires raging in the east end of Long Island.

This comes as Hochul has declared a state of emergency after multiple wildfires wreaked havoc in Hamptons enclave, shutting down major highways and prompting residents to evacuate.

The NY Governor expressed deep worries in her Saturday night report, cautioning that the fire might become "a multi-day event."

Hochul noted that she is concerned about the safety of residents, stressing that air quality is degrading due to the ash and smoke erupting in the Long Island air.

"I'm also concerned about the air quality... This can shift at any moment, but the air quality is definite...