10/02/2025
Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a Statewide Burn Ban beginning today, October 2, 2025, until October 15, 2025, due to drought conditions and potential for wildfires.
๐ฅThe Ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires for the purpose of brush and debris disposal, as well as uncontained campfires, recreational fires, and open fires used for cooking. ๐ฅ
More information about this Executive Order is available on the State website at:
Governor Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, announced a statewide burn ban in effect starting today, October 2 due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions.