Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservationannounced a statewide burn ban in effect starting yesterday, October 2 due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions.
The ban will be in effect for 14 days from Oct. 2 to Oct. 15 and will be reevaluated prior to expiration. New Yorkers can help prevent fires in communities and in the backcountry by complying with the prohibition on most outdoor fires and protect water supplies by continuing to conserve water.
