As Wildfires continued to burn around the tri-state area over the weekend, the fires leaded to smoky skies and diminished air quality.
Several Wildfires erupt on Long Island due to the drought and dry conditions.
Gov Hochul has mobilized state resources to battle the fires and an air quality advisory has been issued to protect residents.
In Riverhead, an intense wildfire took over nine hours to be put under control.
Fire officials across Long Island say the current dry conditions and strong winds heighten fire growth potential. The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather warning for Long Island.