Burn ban goes in effect early

Due to high winds and drought-like conditions, a burn ban is now in place for Long Island, New York City and parts of the Hudson Valley. The statewide residential burn ban begins March 16, 2025 and runs through May 14, weather permitting.

Counties in the multi-regional burn ban include Long Island, New York City, and parts of the Hudson Valley until the annual statewide ban on residential brush burning takes effect on March 16. Counties include: Nassau, Suffolk, Richmond, Kings, Queens, Bronx, New York, Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Dutchess, and Ulster.

The multi-regional burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires for purposes of brush and debris disposal, as well as uncontained campfires, and open fires used for cooking. Backyard fire pits and contained campfires less than three feet in height and four feet in length, width, or diameter are allowed, as are small, contained cooking fires.

For more information about the annual ban on residential brush burning taking effect March 16 and tips about fire safety and prevention, visit DEC's FIREWISE New York webpage.

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