burn ban

A fire weather watch is in effect for all of NEPA and the Southern Tier, but what is a fire weather watch and why is it so important to be aware of it?

After the local fire department brought the flames under control, the property owner was fined.

Residents in the Twin Tiers and Central New York are again being warned of the heightened danger of wildfires April 29.

The reason for the ban is due to the heightened chance of brush and grass fires.

Does New York's springtime burn ban mean you can't enjoy a night around the campfire? No, it doesn't but there are a couple of things you need to know first.

In spite of a burn ban, Broome County firefighters are called to several brush fires around the region.

Rain and wet soil may be enough to cause concerns about flash flooding for the weekend but it’s not enough to ally brush fire worries.

It’s the time of year for spring yard clean up but also the time New York’s ban on open burning is in place.

The fire danger is still being dealt with in the region and it’s not being helped by people engaging in illegal activities like burning brush or lighting off fireworks.

The National Weather Service in Binghamton is cautioning that warmer, dry weather is again heightening the danger of wildfires in the Twin Tiers.