Huge wildfires erupt near wealthy New York Hamptons enclave sending massive plume of smoke into the sky and closes roads

HUGE wildfires have erupted near the wealthy Hamptons enclave in New York, with thick smoke blacking out the sky.

Four separate brush fires burned along Sunrise Highway into the Long Island neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon – one reportedly sparked by a car crash.

A car caught fire after an accident, and strong winds spread the flames, according to reports.

Sunrise Highway, the main route into the Hamptons, was closed in both directions…

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