"Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a temporary statewide burn ban due to growing wildfire risk fueled by dry conditions and gusty winds. The ban, which began Thursday and runs through Oct. 15, prohibits most outdoor fires, including brush burning, uncontained campfires and open cooking fires. Contained backyard fire pits and small cooking fires are still allowed, but garbage and leaf burning remain banned year-round."
"According to the state's Department of Environmental Conservation, fire danger is currently rated as "high" in several regions, including the Southern Tier, Adirondacks and Lake Ontario Plains. The rest of the state is experiencing moderate risk, but conditions are expected to stay dry for at least another week. The move comes as New York recovers from a record-breaking fire season last year, when a severe dry spell sparked hundreds of brush fires, including in New York City parks."
Governor Kathy Hochul issued a temporary statewide burn ban through Oct. 15 in response to growing wildfire risk from dry conditions and gusty winds. The ban prohibits most outdoor fires, including brush burning, uncontained campfires and open cooking fires, while allowing contained backyard fire pits and small cooking fires; garbage and leaf burning remain banned year-round. Officials warn that pleasant fall weather increases fire risk to homes, businesses and first responders. The DEC rates fire danger as high in several regions and expects dry conditions to persist for at least a week. Since August, forest rangers have responded to 64 wildland fires, many of which were deemed avoidable if outdoor burning rules had been followed.
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