Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, Oct. 2 announced a statewide ban on outdoor fires for burning brush and debris, cooking and campfires as dry conditions increase the risk of wildland fires across New York.

The burn ban will be in place through Oct. 15 when the state Department of Environmental Conservation will determine whether it should continue.

“Many regions are already in a drought watch or warning due to the dry conditions, and with the fire risk rising in some parts of the state, it is important to keep everyone safe by implementing this temporary burn ban,” Hochul said in a statement.

Backyard fire pits, campfires less than three feet in height and four feet in length, width or diameter are allowed as well as small, contained cooking fires.

The state already bans the burning of g

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