The NY Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a temporary statewide burn ban will be in effect from October 2 to October 15 due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions. (Image from the DEC)

NEW YORK STATE – The NY Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a temporary statewide burn ban will be in effect from October 2 to October 15 due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions.

The burn ban will be revaluated prior to expiration.

Residents can help prevent fires in communities and in the backcountry by complying with the prohibition on most outdoor fires and protect water supplies by continuing to conserve water whenever possible.