CANTON, New York (WWNY) - Dealing with dry weather, St. Lawrence County has issued a burn ban.

The county declared a state of emergency Thursday, creating a county-wide burn ban from 6 p.m. Thursday through September 5.

In a statement, county officials said extremely dry conditions have already caused numerous out of control grass and brush fires.

The only fires allowed will be small camp fires contained within a fire ring.

The order overrides any permits.

Fire departments will be exempted for organized training.

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