Wildfires commonly occur in the spring during dry and windy conditions, and open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in NYS. A statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. Open burning of brush, limbs and branches is prohibited. Backyard fire pits, small cooking fires, and small campfires are still okay, but these can never be left unattended.
More information is available on the DEC website.
