New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island
A vehicle parked nearby was damaged, police said. There were about a half-dozen small brush fires in Medford on Tuesday, NBC New York reported. They were put out after about six hours, officials told the station, noting that there were no reports of injuries.
New York firefighter charged with arson for allegedly setting Long Island brush fire
The arrest comes after a string of brush fires were reported in the New York and New Jersey areas. Approximately six fires were reported on Tuesday in the Medford area of Long Island, per NBC News. One fire last week was set in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
Volunteer Firefighter Accused of Setting Brush Fire on Long Island
Police say a volunteer firefighter has been arrested for intentionally setting a brush fire on Long Island in New York
Firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire, charged with arson
Jonathan Quiles, 20, a volunteer firefighter with the Medford Fire Department in Suffolk County, was arrested on Tuesday, police said.
Volunteer firefighter is arrested on suspicion of starting New York brush fire
A volunteer firefighter has been arrested for allegedly starting a brush fire on New York’s Long Island. The incident occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday afternoon, according to Suffolk County police.
Long Island firefighter arrested, accused of intentionally setting brush fire: police
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island was arrested Tuesday after allegedly starting a brush fire intentionally that damaged a car during dry conditions.
Volunteer Firefighter Charged With Setting Long Island Brush Fire
A volunteer firefighter was arrested and charged after allegedly setting a brush fire on Long Island, New York, on Tuesday.
Volunteer firefighter arrested for arson in Medford brush fire
Jonathan Quiles, a 20-year-old volunteer with the Medford Fire Department, is accused of intentionally setting two fires on Tuesday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.
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