National Weather Service Issues Fire Spread Warning for New York
Dry weather and gusty winds lead to a fire spread warning from the National Weather Service for parts of New York.
Burn Ban
Car Fire Spreads to Engulf Side of Hudson Valley Road
A single-vehicle fire exploded into a massive fire that spread to engulf an entire hillside in Brewster, New York.
Burn Ban Issued for Parts of Ulster County New York
The dry weather conditions have resulted in Ulster County issuing a Burb Ban
When is the New York State Burn Ban in Effect?
A burn ban will go into effect in New York State on March 16th and run through May 14th, and those who don't adhere are subject to criminal and civil enforcement actions with a $500 minimum fine for the first offense.
It’s Illegal To Burn These Things in Your Bonfire in New York
In New York, there are laws about what is and what isn't allowed to be thrown on a bonfire. These seven things cannot be burned in New York.
State of Emergency Declared in New Paltz New York
Dry drought conditions have more Hudson Valley areas declare states of emergency and water restrictions.
NYS DEC: Don't Burn Your Spring Cleaning Debris
You can gather up everything you want to burn but you can't actually light it until after May 14th, 2020.
Burn Bans Go in Effect this Month
Before you set that winter pile on fire check your local burn ban dates.