A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect as the New York City Tri-State is the driest it’s been in nearly 120 years, creating ...

Oswego County Fire Coordinator Shane Laws advises county residents that a New York State burn ban is now in effect and runs through Saturday, Nov. 30.   According to the New ...

The New York City fire department has responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week period.

New York City has had over 230 brush fires since Oct. 29, after its driest month since record-keeping began in 1869.

Burning refuse, trash, tires, and other solid wastes including loose leaves or leaf piles is prohibited under the burn ban.

"So we’re going to continue to look at that.” Quiles has pleaded not guilty. His lawyer said he has a history of mental health issues. The charges come just days after the state enacted a burn ban due ...

On Wednesday, FDNY firefighters worked around the clock to contain multiple wildfires in Manhattan and Queens as dry ...

County officials announced a planned power, heating services shutoff starting at 8 a.m. Thursday as crews move into position to fight wildfire.

New York State has announced an immediate start to a ban that aims to protect property that is threatened by wildfire.

A historic lack of rain. Dozens of brush fires, including one Wednesday in Inwood Hill Park. Rail disruptions fueled by a ...

A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parades.

Hundreds of first responders, including volunteers and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Forest ... Kathy Hochul ...