A S’mores Treat Cost New York 600 Acres in Fire Damages

Next time you want to start a backyard fire, think of what just happened in New York. An innocent backyard event resulted in the burning of 600 acres after gusts picked up flames. 

When fires start, they are hard to contain, and this incident is no exception. There is a great amount of effort in fixing a tiny error made by the cause of the fire, but it results in a big mistake because of the contagious nature of fire. 

Here’s more information about why the fire started and details about the damage and containment efforts.

How the Long Island Fire Started

A backyard fire meant for toasting s’mores is believed to have sparked a series of wildfires that burned through 600 acres of Long Island over the weekend, according to officials.