The Department of Environmental Conservation has extended the ban on burning of brush through October 10th this year due to an increased fire hazard statewide. During this period, the East Herkimer Fire Department acting as Town Fire Wardens will NOT sign burn permits. Please contact the DEC direct if you have any questions.
6 NYCRR Part 215, Open Fires
Section 215.3 (a) is amended as follows:
Section 215.3 Exceptions and restricted burning.
Burning in an open fire, provided it is not contrary to other law or regulation, will be allowed as follows:
(a) On-site burning in any town with a total population less than 20,000 of downed limbs and branches (including branches with attached leaves or needles) less than six inches in diameter and eight feet in length between [May 15th] October 11th and the following March 15th.