“Long Island wildfires force evacuations” – that’s the urgent reality gripping the

Hamptons right now, as flames consume parts of eastern Long Island.

We’ll keep you posted on the newest updates, but for now, officials report multiple blazes near the Sunrise Highway, prompting fast-moving emergencies in local communities.

A Rapid Spread and Sudden Road Closures

Residents have been told to leave at a moment’s notice. Police confirm Sunrise Highway east of exit 62 is shut down, and extra road closures could happen any minute.

One mother, Tanya Layburn, managed to grab her kids and flee with mere minutes to spare.

“We just got out of there,” she said, recalling the panic. It’s a stark reminder of how

Long Island wildfires force evacuations in a flash when strong winds fan the flames.

Community Braces for More Danger

Governor Kathy Hochul assures everyone the state is ready to send additional resources and helicopters, while meteorologists warn that winds up to 35 mph could complicate firefighting.

With humidity around 30 percent, conditions are ripe for fast fire spread.

Volunteer firefighters describe multiple structures ablaze –

from a pool company to a storage facility – underscoring just how serious this is.

The final toll of damage remains unclear, but it’s clear Long Island wildfires force evacuations in ways that catch entire neighborhoods off guard.

If you’re in the area, please heed all official warnings and updates.

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