This Massive Ban Starts This Sunday In New York State

There is an annual law that goes in to place this weekend that impacts all of New York State.

In portions of Long Island there are already massive fires raging and the spring burn ban is not officially in place just yet.

If you have plans to get some work down around the house or property, you may want to work around the burn ban that is going to take place soon.

New York State is very clear about what is, and what is not allowed, to be burned outdoors.

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If you look at the comments from New York State regarding outdoor burning, it is clear that the ban takes place every year starting in March.

"Annual brush burning ban is in effect from March 16 through May 14".

New York State also has a fire risk/fire danger map that is updated on a regular basis. It is a Greta way to find out what the conditions are in your area and may help with the decision to burn or not. As of mid January, the risk across the state is low.

But when the spring months get here, the sticks, brush and old leaves are dried out after the long winter. Fire dangers will rise quickly and now is the time to make plans for what to do around your property.

So do your part and keep the areas around you safe from the threat of fires.