Tag: Forest Fire

  • State Ban On Residential Brush Burning Begins March 16

    State Ban On Residential Brush Burning Begins March 16

    All residential brush burning is prohibited in smaller communities during the state’s historically high fire-risk period from March 16 through May 14, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens reminded New Yorkers today. “This time of year has the most risk of fires and the risk is even greater this year due to…