Axios - Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of Long Island yesterday, spewing thick gray smoke and prompting the evacuation of a military base and the closure of part of the Sunrise Highway. Three of four fires were contained yesterday evening. The fourth, in the Westhampton area, has been partially contained. (AP) New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County, the island's easternmost county, which encompasses the Hamptons. Strong winds are expected to persist today, keeping Long Island's fire danger high, the N.Y. Times reports.
Democratic Conservation Alliance - A new study based on data from the National Parks Service found that 97% of the 397 parks analyzed had experienced unhealthy breathing conditions. Yosemite and Joshua Tree had the worst air quality. Half of the parks were at high-risk for a climate change-related threat like wildfire or drought. 42 parks had a levels of ozone that were considered a significant health concern.
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