Signs point to another potentially smoky upstate summer

Drought in western U.S. and Canadian forests could prime them for wildfires this year and possibly send smoke into the Albany ...

DEC 'prescribes fire' for these lands across New York state. Here's why

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is conducting controlled burns across the state to reduce ...

Wildfire in Bath highlights importance of spring brush burn ban | DEC

A 10.9-acre fire near Moss Hill State Forest in Steuben County was caused by burning debris, according to the DEC.
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Persistent heat and dangerous wildfire conditions could impact these parts of the US this weekend

A large swath of the country is expected to face dangerous heat and fire weather conditions this weekend, forecasts show. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for more than 47 ...
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Canadian wildfire smoke changed the songs of New York birds, study finds

ITHACA — In June of 2023, more than 100 wildfires raging in Quebec spread a haze of thick smoke over New York state. The smoke blotted out the sun above John Boyd Thacher State Park, tinted the air in ...

Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risk

Scientists say their work on fires and climate change could be lost as the agency moves its headquarters to Utah from ...
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To limit wildfire risk, New York's burn ban is now in effect until May 14

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 ...