Rain is expected to help lower brushfire risk, but it will have a minor impact on the drought, officials say
A total of 70 brushfires have been reported in Nassau and 306 in Suffolk since August.
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According to the Nassau Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro, there have been 70 reported brushfires in Nassau County since August.
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