State of emergency, burn ban in Essex County, New York
8/15/2025 10:45:22 AM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Essex County, NY
Start Date: 8/12/2025
- End Date: 9/11/2025
Officials in Essex County, New York issued a local state of emergency due to persistent dry conditions and a spate of grass fires in the area. The state of emergency took effect on Tuesday, August 12 and will continue through Thursday, September 11. During the state of emergency, a burn ban was in effect countywide to prevent fires from starting. The burn ban supersedes all burning permits and will last until Aug. 17 at noon.
WPTZ NBC5 Burlington (Vt.), Aug 13, 2025
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