NEW YORK (WBNG) – As dry conditions continue, a statewide burn ban is in effect to make sure a small spark doesn\u2019t become a bigger issue. <\/p>\n
The Department of Conservation, or DEC, has placed the state under a \u201chigh\u201d fire risk, meaning that unattended fires are likely to spread, potentially very quickly. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe burn ban is a proactive measure; we\u2019re already at much drier levels than we normally are this time of year. We did have quite a few fires last fall, and going into this fall\u2019s fire season, we\u2019re drier than we were last year,\u201d said Forest Ranger Captain Scott Jackson, DEC Fire Management Officer. <\/p>\n
DEC rangers say they\u2019ve already responded to several fires, many of which were started by burning debris or unattended campfires. <\/p>\n
Autumn leaves could be contributing to the problem, adding fuel to the ground for potential fires. <\/p>\n
Small fires, like backyard fire pits and barbecues, are still allowed during the burn ban, but officials ask that you keep a close eye on them. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou do want to make sure, as anytime, that you remove any flammable material from around the area of the fire pit and have a plan on how you can put a fire out were it to escape, whether that\u2019s having some water on hand or some hand tools like a rake or shovel,\u201d said Jackson. <\/p>\n
If you do start a fire, officials urge you to use caution. If it\u2019s windy, take extra precautions, as wind can catch a spark and ignite a fire somewhere far from where the fire started. <\/p>\n
For more information, visit the Department of Environmental Conservation\u2019s website. <\/p>\n
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