New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide burn ban in wake of the current wildfires in the Hudson River Valley.
The burn ban will be in effect until Nov. 30 due to an increased fire risk as the state continues to experience drought conditions.
The ban prohibits starting outdoor fires for purposes of brush and debris disposal as well as uncontained campfires and open fires for cooking.
Backyard fire pits and contained campfires less than three feet high and four feet wide are allowed as are small, contained cooking fires.
The current fire danger map can be found at dec.ny.gov.
