This past week hundreds of firefighters from Suffolk and Nassau counties were called to duty to battle the that charred thousands of acres and destroyed several homes and businesses.
Departments from communities in southwestern and south central Suffolk were among those battling the flames in dry, windy conditions.
Below Patch takes a look back at the efforts of local firefighters and shares their stories of heroism and volunteerism.
Click on the links to read about their efforts:
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