The annual New York State Burn Ban began yesterday, March 16, and runs through May 14. Conditions for wildfires are heightened in springtime when most wildfires occur. The annual ban has decreased spring wildfires by nearly 43% since it began in 2009.

🔥 At this time, most of the state is at moderate risk for wildfires. 🔥

Learn more, here: https://on.ny.gov/3Tz8ct3.