Vestal Brush FireVestal Brush FireVestal firefighters were called to extinguish a blaze in a wooded area that was ignited by an electric line that fell when a tree limb was blown down.Bob JosephBob Joseph
Burning OnBurning OnRain forecast over the region the next few days is not expected to have much of an impact on the danger of brush and grass fires. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Vestal Brush FireVestal Brush FireA wind-whipped brush fire in Vestal raced across a field and threatened two nearby barns.Bob JosephBob Joseph
Vacant House BurnsVacant House BurnsNo injuries are reported after downed power lines apparently sparked a fire at a vacant house in Campville.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
High Brush Fire DangerHigh Brush Fire DangerBrush fires continue to flare up in the region as, in spite of a little rain, the lower levels of ground cover and debris remain very dry. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Burning ProblemBurning ProblemNew York’s ban on open burning goes into effect next week but Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has already prohibited burning to try to avoid brush fires. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Brush Fire DangerBrush Fire DangerThe rising temperatures and dry conditions are creating a high risk of brush fires in the Twin Tiers.Bob JosephBob Joseph