ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - Governor Kathy Hochul announced a statewide burn ban is now in effect due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions.

The ban will continue through October 15 and will be reevaluated before it expires.

People are prohibited from setting outdoor fires to burn brush and debris. Backyard fire pits and contained campfires less than three feet in height and four feet in length, width or diameter are allowed, as are small, contained cooking fires.

Burning garbage or leaves is already prohibited year-round in New York state and several municipalities have burn bans currently in effect.

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