Wildfires have once again ignited in the United States, this time on Long Island, just weeks after California faced devastating flames. On Saturday, four separate wildfires erupted near the famed Hamptons, prompting widespread panic among residents. This affluent area in Suffolk County is home to numerous celebrities, including Steven Spielberg, Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Lopez, and Hugh Jackman. In response to the escalating crisis, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency. She cautioned that the situation could transform into a multi-day event, with strong winds contributing to the fire's rapid expansion, similar to the recent inferno in Los Angeles. The National Guard has deployed helicopters to assist the Suffolk County fire department in combating the blazes. Overnight increases in wind speed have raised concerns among officials, with Governor Hochul expressing her worries about air quality. She noted that the intensity of the smoke poses significant health risks, asserting that current control measures might not be sufficient. The blazes, which occurred in the communities of Moriches, East Moriches, Eastport, and Westhampton, have shrouded the skies over Long Island in thick black smoke, threatening homes in the upscale Hamptons area. The fires have also led to the closure of the main road connecting to the Hamptons and necessitated evacuations for several residents. Four Blackhawk helicopters are currently engaged in water-dropping missions to help bring the situation under control, according to the governor's office. Local residents described the scene as catastrophic, with one noting the towering flames and dense smoke, likening it to an explosion. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of the fires, but eyewitness accounts suggest that one fire may have originated from a vehicle accident that ignited flames. The gusty winds have allowed the fires to spread rapidly, with officials indicating that a single spark can result in widespread devastation. Suffolk County's administrative chief highlighted the dangers presented by the wind conditions during a press briefing in Westhampton Beach. The fires have reportedly affected an area measuring three kilometers long and four kilometers wide, creating a significant emergency situation that requires immediate attention and response.