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Drones and helicopters flew over the sites of the fires in Suffolk Monday as investigators work to determine the cause of the blazes.

'We want to make sure that it doesn't happen again'

NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen says conditions remain very dry on parts of Long Island and beneficial rain is not expected until next weekend. 

'Situation still is difficult across the island' 

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger is on the scene in Westhampton Beach Sunday, where officials are saying that the fires, which started Saturday night, has been completely 'knocked down.'

'We have about 600 acres burned'

Scenes from Westhampton Beach on Saturday evening as firefighters battled the brush fire.

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The firefighters are plowing firebreaks in Westhampton and prepared to knock down any hot spots.

Arson probe continues into LI brush fires; firefighters return to scene

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New York, for the third consecutive year, maintained its high state ranking in Advanced Placement testing, while dozens of high schools on Long Island won individual honors.

The latest AP test rankings are out. See how NY, LI fared.

Fires are tied to the history of the pine barrens, now at 105,000 acres, down from what experts believe at one time was a quarter of a million acres.

Fire and the Suffolk pine barrens share a natural history

Stemming the infestation is one way to limit the number of dead trees that lead to new growth and more fire risk, Suffolk County exec says.

Southern pine beetles stoke fears of future brush fires on LI

Eybee Guevara, 27, of Brentwood, was charged with driving while intoxicated, according to Suffolk police.

Police: Coram woman seriously injured in DWI crash

The Westhampton fire was the biggest of the blazes that burned across a swath of eastern Long Island on Saturday.

Latest on Suffolk fires: Westhampton fire knocked down, arson probe gets underway

In some cases, the flags are the only remaining physical trace of the men who once carried them.

LI collectors return WWII Japanese serviceman's flags to families

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NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discuss the brush fires that burned along Sunrise Highway and the damage they caused.

Smoke visible for miles from Suffolk brush fires

The body of 27-year-old Carlos Lopez was found with stab wounds Tuesday morning, according to Suffolk police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI man pronounced dead at the scene 

PSEG restored power to more than 28,000 customers after a box truck hit a utility pole on the East End. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Lights back on for the East End

The federal funding freeze is impacting nonprofits across the country. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'You're talking about life and death situations'

Churches are a sanctuary for many, but now places of worship feel less safe for some immigrants living on Long Island, especially those living here illegally. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'Never know what's going to happen'

After a year-long, nationwide search, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced his nomination for deputy police commissioner. Kevin Catalina, a 57-year-old Sayville native and a veteran of the NYPD. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's something I've always dreamed of'

A fatal fire destroyed one home and badly damaged several others. Neighbors say they are just trying to pick up the pieces. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Embers were blowing into everyone's backyards'

A good Samaritan had brought Jack Shapiro, 54, of Holbrook, back to shore, but he later was pronounced dead, police said.

Surfer dies after being found unresponsive in waters off Gilgo Beach

The Little Red Planet clothing store in Sag Harbor held a donation drive to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

East End clothing store gathers donations for wildfire victims

The fire broke out at a house on Storz Place in Lindenhurst Thursday night.

Firefighters pull 3 from house fire

At least two people were injured after they jumped from a second-floor window in fire, police said.

Copiague home destroyed in fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire in a North Lindenhurst home that doubles as a day care center. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

All safe in day care fire

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