A statewide burn ban is in effect for New York until May 14 as windy, dry conditions heighten risk of wildfires.

From early wildfires to changing conditions in Canada, the setup could shape heat, storms and air quality across the ...

Northern New York's high winds and temperatures concern first responders as wildfire potential increases ...

Unfortunately, we have the perfect recipe for wildfire danger throughout much of Thursday in parts of New York, Vermont, and ...

The prescribed fires, which will take place through early May, are planned for DEC-managed lands in regions including Suffolk, Dutchess, Albany, St. Lawrence, Onondaga, Chenango, Steuben, Monroe, ...

Researchers with Cornell University found that as smoke drifted into New York during the June 2023 wildfires in Canada, ...

The statewide burn ban went into effect today. From now until mid-May, it’s illegal to have an open brush fire at your property. According to the state, burning brush is the largest cause of wildfires ...

ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – It is windy out there! Gusts are pushing 30-40 mph. It is that wind that we need to get so warm. A ...

A record-mild winter and blistering spring heat will mean higher risks of water shortages and wildfires in the months ahead.