Fire Island

A swimmer from Long Island has vanished in rough ocean waters off Fire Island, New York, as a deadly nor'easter batters the region. Officials have launched a search operation amid dangerous surf and storm conditions. The disappearance comes as the storm has already caused deaths across the area, prompting warnings for people to stay out of the water.

Officials are expressing frustration after a controlled burn on Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay produced large amounts of smoke visible across the region. The prescribed fire, intended to reduce wildfire risk and manage vegetation, drew complaints as smoke drifted over nearby communities, prompting questions about planning, timing and public notification around the burn.