Jonathan Quiles, a 20-year-old volunteer firefighter from Medford, Long Island, was arrested for allegedly setting a brush fire in a wooded area on Mount Vernon Avenue. Witnesses reportedly saw Quiles lighting cotton balls on fire, and he faces charges of arson and reckless endangerment. The Medford Fire Department has suspended Quiles pending the outcome of the case. Despite the seriousness of the charges, New York's bail reform laws deem them not bail eligible, sparking criticism from Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. The fire, which damaged a nearby parked car, was one of several that occurred amidst dry conditions in Suffolk County, New York. The incident highlights ongoing challenges with fire management in the region, exacerbated by the driest conditions in over a century.