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Bellone: 'This Was a Very Dangerous Fire' [VIDEO]

Suffolk County executive says Tuesday's brush fire was a close call.

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Suffolk County Executive Bellone called a "very dangerous fire" that fire departments were able to get under control before it wrought havoc on local residences.

Bellone said the blaze prompted the evacuation of 300 homes and one day care center before being snuffed out.

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