County puts ban on outdoor fires
NORWICH – Chenango County Chairman Richard Decker, in conjunction with the Chenango County Bureau of Fire, declared a state of emergency Tuesday banning all outdoor burning and recreational outdoor fires effective immediately.
Due to warmer temperatures and the recent decreased rainfall amounts, we are experiencing significant drying conditions which result in grass and brush fires. The ban does not include controlled cooking fires when the fire is contained in a controlled fireplace, barbecue grill or cooking pit. Although, those cooking outdoors must have a proper extinguisher available.
“Residents should refrain from conducting any type of outdoor recreational burning including camp fires, burn barrels and debris cleanup,” said Decker.
Matt Beckwith, Chenango County fire coordinator, said local fire departments have responded to an increasing number of grass fires this month.
“The fact we are experiencing a lack of rain and warmer temperatures have increased the risk for brush fires to occur,” said Beckwith. “Residents are strongly urged to refrain from outdoor burning or activities which could ignite a grass fire, until conditions improve. Our office will continue to work with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in Sherburne and the New York State Forest Rangers along with the National Weather Service to monitor the current weather conditions.”
This State of Emergency is in effect for five consecutive days and then will be re-evaluated to determine if the Emergency Order should be lifted or extended, based the current weather conditions.
Due to warmer temperatures and the recent decreased rainfall amounts, we are experiencing significant drying conditions which result in grass and brush fires. The ban does not include controlled cooking fires when the fire is contained in a controlled fireplace, barbecue grill or cooking pit. Although, those cooking outdoors must have a proper extinguisher available.
“Residents should refrain from conducting any type of outdoor recreational burning including camp fires, burn barrels and debris cleanup,” said Decker.
Matt Beckwith, Chenango County fire coordinator, said local fire departments have responded to an increasing number of grass fires this month.
“The fact we are experiencing a lack of rain and warmer temperatures have increased the risk for brush fires to occur,” said Beckwith. “Residents are strongly urged to refrain from outdoor burning or activities which could ignite a grass fire, until conditions improve. Our office will continue to work with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in Sherburne and the New York State Forest Rangers along with the National Weather Service to monitor the current weather conditions.”
This State of Emergency is in effect for five consecutive days and then will be re-evaluated to determine if the Emergency Order should be lifted or extended, based the current weather conditions.
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