There has been a long stretch of dry conditions throughout the Capital Region, and since the weather today (Thursday, September 4th) is calling for high winds, the New York DEC is asking everyone to use caution.

According to AccuWeather , dry weather, gusty winds, and low humidity are combining to create a higher risk of fire spread across our region. Forecasters say our region is in the Fire Danger Rating Area and at risk, which includes counties from Warren and Saratoga down through Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Dutchess, and into parts of Greene and Ulster. loading...

When the air is dry and the winds are strong, even a small spark can quickly turn into a fast-moving fire. That means things we usually don’t think twice about—like tossing a cigarette butt, leaving a campfire smolder

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