Fire Island

A Long Island swimmer has vanished in the ocean off Fire Island, New York, during a deadly nor'easter, prompting officials to launch a search operation. The storm has already caused at least one death in the region, and conditions at sea are described as dangerous, complicating rescue efforts along the shoreline.

A nor'easter has flooded parts of Fire Island, New York, prompting water rescues of residents caught by rising water. Local officials say a mayor had issued warnings ahead of the storm, but some residents were still stranded. The coastal community faces continued flooding and cleanup as the storm passes.

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.