Open Burning - NYSDEC - New York State Department of ...
WEBHelp Prevent Pollution and Wildfires. Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in NYS. To report a wildfire, call 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264) or contact a forest ranger in your area. When you plan a fire, always check for fire danger in your area on DEC's online map (updated every week).
DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Annual Residential Brush Burning ...
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Since the ban was established, the eight-year annual average number of spring fires decreased by 42.6 percent, from 2,649 in 2009, to 1,521 in 2018. Warming temperatures can quickly cause wildfire conditions. Open burning of debris is the single-largest cause of spring wildfires in New York State.
When is the burn ban in New York state? DEC announces dates
WEBMar 14, 2024 · USA Today Network. The NYSDEC has announced the dates for the annual statewide ban on residential brush burning in New York, effective from March 16 to May 14. Instituted since 2009, the ban aims ...
DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Annual Residential Brush Burning ...
WEBMar 14, 2024 · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded New Yorkers of the start of the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning. Since 2009, DEC enforces the annual brush burning ban from March 16 through May 14 to prevent wildfires and protect communities during heightened ...
New York’s annual brush burning ban now in effect
WEBMar 18, 2024 · Albany — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning began March 16 and will run through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to help prevent wildland fires and protect communities during heightened conditions for ...
DEC Announces Residential Brush Burning Prohibited in New ...
WEBNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning will begin March 16, and run through May 14. With spring approaching, DEC is reminding residents that conditions for wildfires are heightened in springtime when most …
With Increased Fire Danger, DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Annual ...
WEBThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminded New Yorkers today about the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning that lasts March 16 through May 14. With warmer temperatures and lower humidity, the risk of fire increased across the state this week.
State burn ban will begin March 16 - Times Union
WEBMar 1, 2024 · A lower than normal snow cover this winter has increased the worry over wildfire potential in New York. ALBANY — The annual statewide ban against residential brush burning will begin March 16 ...
Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Brush Fires Across the ...
WEBApr 14, 2023 · New Yorkers are reminded that the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning lasts through May 14. Open burning of debris is the single-largest cause of spring wildfires in the state. DEC enforces the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities during heightened conditions for wildfires.
What You Need to Know About the NYS Burn Ban
WEBApr 10, 2023 · According to the DEC, open burning - and more specifically, the open burning of yard vegetation and brush - is the single greatest cause of wildfires in the state. Since enacting the burn ban in 2009, the DEC states the number of wildfires in NYS is down by more than 40 percent. The burn ban does not pertain to …
DEC Announces Residential Brush Burning Prohibited in New ...
WEBMar 9, 2021 · "In an effort to protect our communities and natural resources, New York prohibits residential burning for two months starting on March 16, when dry conditions are highest. Help DEC put safety first and continue to reduce the number of wildfires in New York's communities by following the burn ban."
Burn ban goes into effect across New York state - Spectrum News
WEBMar 16, 2024 · The statewide burn ban goes into effect this weekend. This goal is limit bush fires during this time of year because conditions could accelerate a fire. The burn ban runs from today through May 14. Experts say conditions become conducive to wildfires as debris from this past fall and leaves dry out. The first burn ban was put into effect in ...