A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.

New York State has recently updated the fire risk map that impacts the entire state as a dry weather pattern has moved in.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for parts of upstate New York State due to hazardous fire weather conditions. This warning is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening.

If you’re thinking about torching your old Christmas tree in the backyard any time soon, think again. A state-wide ...

New York state's burn ban went into effect Sunday and prohibits brush burning and other open fires within the state borders through mid-May. How long will New York's burn ban be in effect?

The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has made state resources available as multiple fire departments respond to a major wildfire in ...

New York Burn Ban begins March 16 and runs through May 14 to reduce wildfire risks. Learn what’s prohibited, what’s allowed, and more tips.

(Cheran Campbell/New York Air National Guard via AP) Firefighters respond to a brush fire in Suffolk County in New York’s Long Island on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Steve Pfost/Newsday via AP) This ...