Brushfires Rage in the Northeast

Brush fires fanned by gusty winds raged throughout the tri-state on Monday, with one blaze injuring firefighters and destroying buildings as it swept through parts of Long Island, NY, New Jersey and Connecticut.

What started as two separate brush fires on Long Island merged into one large fire by evening, officials said. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph and dry conditions throughout the region helped spread the flames.
The massive fire was contained on three sides by early Tuesday, but the eastern side raged on. The National Guard is on standby.