burn ban

Despite all the rain and snow Central New York received this winter, forest rangers say wildfires remain a major threat because they've already put out several in the area.

The month of March marks a statewide ban in New York.

No need to get heated about it... just make sure you mark your calendars for these dates.

The National Weather Service is issuing a Wildfire Spread Advisory for Central New York on Friday, April 29, 2022.

The reason for the ban is due to the heightened chance of brush and grass fires.

Since 2009, the state has enacted a restriction on residential brush burns for two months each spring, mid-March through mid-May...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) annually issues a statewide burn ban from March 16 through May 14. We know your itching to clean up your yard, but don't burn that brush yet!

The DEC announced that a burn ban will go into effect all across New York State starting March 16 and running through May 14 to reduce the risk of wildfires.

The Madison County Emergency Management Office is reminding residents that there is a burn ban in effect statewide.