In a post on X, Hochul revealed that the New York National Guard’s helicopters were “providing air support.” Hochul added that “multiple state agencies” were also assisting with on the ground efforts.

“I am issuing a State of Emergency as Suffolk County fights brush fires in the Pine Barrens,” Hochul wrote, adding that she spoke with Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine and “offered any necessary State resources.”

“We have the @NationalGuardNY helicopters providing air support, and multiple state agencies are on the ground.”

In a post on X, Romaine wrote that Suffolk County was “working with the town of Southhampton closely.”

“The National Guard is also involved in water drops that began sometime ago,” Romaine added. “Sunrise highway remains closed past exit 58.”

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