Long Island is a densely populated continental island in southeastern New York state, extending into the Atlantic Ocean. It constitutes a significant share of the New York metropolitan area in both population and land area. The island extends from New York Harbor 118 miles (190 km) eastward into the ocean with a maximum north–south width of 23 miles (37 km). With a land area of 1,401 square miles (3,630 km2), it is the largest island in the contiguous United States.
Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in New York's Long Island. A raging wildfire has engulfed parts of Long Island, New York, prompting..
A state of emergency has been issued in New York as brush fires sweep through swathes of Long Island and near Brooklyn.