US EditionStatewide Temporary Brush Burning Ban Begins in New York
The ban aims to reduce wildfires by 40%, protecting communities and volunteer firefighters during peak spring risk caused by dry vegetation and warming temperatures.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation enforces an annual statewide residential brush burning ban beginning March 16 and running through May 14 to reduce spring wildfires.
- DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton noted the ban, first enacted in 2009, achieved a 40% reduction in wildland fires as warming temperatures quickly create dangerous conditions with dry leaves and branches.
- Backyard fire pits and campfires smaller than 3 feet high and 4 feet wide remain permitted during the ban, provided they are attended at all times and burn only clean, untreated wood.
- DEC Forest Rangers and local volunteer fire departments often respond to wildfires caused by illegal debris burning; the prohibition reduces the burden on first responders who must leave families and jobs.
- Officials encourage New Yorkers to consult the Fire Danger Map on the DEC website for local conditions and visit the FIREWISE New York webpage for additional fire safety and prevention information.
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Statewide temporary brush burning ban begins in New York
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New York UpstateNY brush burn ban in effect for 2 months due to fire risks
A brush burn ban is now in effect for New York state for the next two months due to fire risks.
New York’s brush burning ban begins today to reduce wildfires
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – A statewide burning ban is now in effect across New York as officials warn that spring conditions can quickly lead to dangerous wildfires.The annual prohibition, enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), begins today and will remain in effect through May 14. During that time, residents are […]
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Lockport Union-Sun & JournalState burn ban to take effect today
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton on Friday announced that the annual statewide ban on residential brush burning will begin March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning…
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