Most Regions in New York are at High Risk Level for Wildfires

Red flag fire warnings have been issued in several parts of New York State due to dry conditions and rising temperatures, the Department of Environmental Conservation announced today.

The DEC also reminds New Yorkers that residential brush burning is prohibited through May 14.

DEC posts a fire danger rating forecast map on a daily basis on DEC's website. Currently, fire conditions across most of the state are high risk. More information...