US EditionNew York enforces burn ban due to high fire danger
The ban restricts most outdoor fires due to drought and high fire danger, with 64 wildland fires reported since August, officials said.
- On October 2, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a statewide burn ban effective through Oct. 15, to be reevaluated before it expires, as dry weather raises fire risks across Statewide New York.
- Continued dry conditions have raised fire danger and placed many regions under drought watch or warning, with the Southern Tier, Adirondacks, and Lake Ontario Plains rated "High" fire danger.
- The ban prohibits starting outdoor fires for brush and debris disposal and uncontained campfires and open cooking fires, but allows backyard fire pits under three feet and small contained cooking fires.
- Officials said 14 wildland firefighters led by DEC Forest Rangers returned after two-week assignments, while DEC Forest Rangers responded to 4 wildland fires since August.
- State officials will continue to monitor drought conditions, provide water-conservation resources and support for farmers, as conditions are expected to stay dry for at least another week using four drought advisory levels.
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Gov. Hochul issues temporary statewide burn ban
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A temporary statewide burn ban has gone into effect starting Thursday due to rising fire danger and dry conditions. The ban prohibits the start of outdoor fires for purposes of brush and debris disposal, uncontained fires like campfires and open fires used for cooking. Backyard fire pits and contained campfires less than […]
Statewide burn ban in effect amid rising fire risk
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A statewide burn ban took effect on Thursday due to an increased risk of fires due to continued dry conditions. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the ban will be in effect until Oct. 15 and will be re-evaluated. More Local News “Many regions are already in a drought watch or warning due to the dry conditions, and with the fire risk rising in some parts of the state, it is important to keep everyone safe by implementing this t…
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WTENNew York State implements temporary burn ban
ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- New York State is now under a temporary burn ban, according to an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday. The governor announced the ban -- beginning on Thursday, October 2 -- is the result of increased fire risk and continued dry conditions. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation website, the dry conditions have resulted in a High Fire Danger for most of the state, including Norther…
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