NYLON – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) strongly advises against any open burning, which is prohibited by law until May, because most of New York State is currently at high risk of fire due to environmental conditions. According to a press release from the DEC, fire conditions across most of the state are high risk, and all areas of residential brush burning is prohibited through May 14. "Open … [Read more...]
Fire Hazard Weather Advisory Flares to Red Flag Warning
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A National Weather Service hazardous weather Red Flag Warning is now in effect for all of Western New York and the Finger Lakes, with the Red Flag active from noon to 4 p.m. Monday and fire advisories extending until Sunday May 10. The Weather Service says that the dryness of the air combined with blustery winds today create a … [Read more...]