New York enacts statewide burn ban following wildfires

New York enacts statewide burn ban following wildfires

Hochul said the statewide burn ban will allow officials to consolidate resources for where they are needed most as two wildfires rage in the Hudson Valley.

N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul issues burn ban as wildfires continue scorching through state

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a statewide burn ban in effect until Nov. 30, as wildfires continue to rage throughout parts of New York and New Jersey.Residents are urged not to use fire in outdoor areas and to use extreme caution when grilling, Hochul announced in a statement Tuesday. Grill use has been completely banned in New York City parks.

NYS declares burn ban in wake of wildfires, dry conditions

ALBANY, N.Y. (WWTI) - There's now a statewide burn ban in New York in the wake of the current wildfires in the Hudson River Valley. Governor Kathy Hochul also announced a statewide burn ban is in effect until November 30 due to an increased fire risk as the state continues to experience drought conditions. What are ‘zombie’ fires, and why are they becoming more common? This burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires statewide for …

Hochul enacts statewide burn ban as firefighters struggle against Jennings Creek Wildfire

Firefighters made little progress Tuesday on the 5,000-acre wildfire in the lower Hudson Valley.

New York under statewide burn ban as crews fight wildfires

Though some rain fell earlier this week, officials say weeks of abnormally dry conditions have created a high risk for more fires.

Governor Hochul Provides Update on Wildfires Impacting New York State

Governor Hochul provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State and has deployed a multi-agency response to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in close coordination with local fire departments and first responders.