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Wildfire Zones: Huntington vs Huntington Station

How do wildfire zones rules compare between Huntington, NY and Huntington Station, NY?

Huntington has fewer restrictions than Huntington Station.

Huntington, NY

Suffolk County

Few Restrictions

Huntington is not in a designated high-hazard wildfire zone, but Long Island Pine Barrens and wooded north shore areas carry elevated brush fire risk. No formal WUI overlay applies.

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Huntington Station, NY

Suffolk County

Heavy Restrictions

Central Long Island is classified as a high wildfire-risk area by NYSDEC and the US Forest Service due to the Pine Barrens pitch pine and scrub oak ecosystem. Major fires include the 1995 Sunrise Wildfire (5,500 acres) and the 2012 Crescent Bow Fire. Suffolk County towns within or adjacent to the Pine Barrens enforce stricter ignition-source rules during red-flag warnings.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactHuntingtonHuntington Station
WUI DesignationNone formal-
Risk AreasNorth shore woods-
Red FlagDEC issued-
HardeningNot required-
Risk Zone-Central Pine Barrens
Historic Fires-Sunrise 1995 (5,500 ac), Crescent Bow 2012
Red Flag Days-Stricter ignition restrictions
Liability-Suppression cost recovery possible

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Huntington FAQ

Who enforces this in Huntington?

Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Huntington?

Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.

Huntington Station FAQ

Is Suffolk County really a wildfire zone?

Yes. The Central Pine Barrens is the most significant wildfire risk area in New York State.

Who enforces this in Suffolk County?

Suffolk County code enforcement at (631) 853-4000 handles complaints.

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