fire danger

The danger of out-of-control brush fires is still considered high in the Southern Tier.

The combination of warm temperatures, gusty winds, and low humidity will make for favorable conditions for fire ignition and fire spread.

The City of Binghamton says it has had to respond to a huge increase in fireworks complaints for weeks.

Much of the region is being advised not to do any outside burning March 9 with a high risk for fire.

The extreme drop in temperatures has officials cautioning residents to be extra careful with heating sources.