New York Governor Kathy Hochul has delivered a grim warning as she gave an update on the brutal wildfires burning Long Island’s east end.  

Hochul, who has served in the role since 2021, declared a state of emergency after several wildfires set the beloved Hamptons enclave ablaze, closing major highways and forcing residents to flee.

In her dramatic update on Saturday evening, the governor unveiled grave concerns, as she said the blaze could turn into ‘a multi-day event.’ 

‘This could be a multi-day event,’ Hochul told CNN before tacking on additional concerns for residents.

The former lawyer added that she is also worried for the safety of area residents, citing compromised air quality due to the ash and smoke flooding the Long Island air.

‘I’m also concerned about the air quality… This can shift at any moment, but the air quality is definitely compromised.’

To mitigate harm, Hochul said she would be sending 100,000 N-95 masks to protect residents from the toxic air.

As of late Saturday evening, firefighters had extinguished three of the smaller fires and 80 percent of the Westhampton fire – the largest of the four that broke out on eastern Long Island.

Hochul, who has served in the role since 2021, declared a state of emergency after several wildfires set the beloved Hamptons enclave ablaze , closing major highways and forcing residents to flee 

n her dramatic update on Saturday evening, the governor said unveiled her grave concerns, claiming the blaze could turn into ‘a multi-day event’ 

Yet, the along with the governor, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has also expressed worry that the upcoming weather forecast – which includes increased winds and mostly dry conditions – may aid in reigniting the dwindling fire.

‘The winds will keep the embers alive, and we have to worry every day that this fire will rise again,’ Romaine said.

‘Gusts will decrease slightly overnight to approximately 25 mph before picking up again on Sunday morning up to 40 mph,’ according to a state press release. 

During her highly-anticipated update, the Empire State’s 57th governor also took a stab at the recent mass cuts to federal funding, claiming she ‘couldn’t rely’ on the federal government to help. 

Her concerns addressed the local fire department’s workload as funding cuts to the National Fire Academy have caused its latest classes to be canceled, Newsday reported.

‘We’re in a crisis situation and to cut funding for people who save our lives is deeply, deeply troubling,’ Hochul said. ‘I’m not relying on the federal government.’

So far, the inferno – which has burned areas of Center Moriches, East Moriches, Eastport and Westhampton – has claimed only one injury with one firefighter sent to a local hospital to be treated for a second-degree burn on his face.

As of late Saturday evening, firefighters had extinguished three of the smaller fires and 80 percent of the Westhampton fire – the largest of the four that broke out on eastern Long Island 

The inferno has claimed only one injury so far with one firefighter sent to a local hospital to be treated for a second-degree burn on his face

Two commercial structures have also been damaged by the fire, one at Gabreski Airport and one on County Route 31.

Southampton Police Chief James Kiernan said: ‘No residences are currently threatened, but officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and officials will be notified if that changes.’

Around 1 pm on Saturday afternoon, the skies over the 118-mile island were filled with smoke and more than 70 fire departments were summoned to respond to the out-of-control scene.

More than 50 emergency service units arrived on site, a Suffolk County Public Information Officer told DailyMail.com.

Emergency crews were also said to be working alongside the national guard to help extinguish the blaze.

The Eastport Fire Department revealed to DailyMail.com their entire company was out fighting the fire. Sunrise Highway has been shut down in both directions, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.

Drivers who were forced to flee from the fires could be seen pulled over along the side of the road, with some even taking pictures.

The Eastport Fire Department revealed to DailyMail.com their entire company was out fighting the fire. Sunrise Highway has been shut down in both directions, according to the Suffolk County Police Department

Locals have described fleeing the scene, with one revealing she was told by a firefighter that residents close to the blaze were being evacuated.

Another Hamptons resident Tanya Layburn told Newsday she received a call about the fire before escaping with her children Randy, 25, and Barbara, 28.

‘We almost didn’t know if we were gonna get out of there,’ she revealed. ‘We just backed it up and got the hell out of there.’