A large brush fire on the west end of Syracuse drew fire crews to an area just south of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

The annual burn ban in New York state is set to take effect on March 16 and will remain in place until May 14.

The battalion chief said they had some challenges fighting the fire, including getting hoses through the terrain.

New York state's burn ban went into effect Sunday and prohibits brush burning and other open fires within the state borders ...

The annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins Sunday and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has ...

Prospect Park and Marine Park are putting down biodegradable mesh and planting native species to recover from brush fires.

The New York State burn ban took effect Sunday, prohibiting brush burning and other open fires. This seasonal restriction is due to the warmer temperatures, breezy ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- A red flag warning, the highest level of wildfire alert, has been issued today for parts of Upstate New ...

The state Department of Environmental Conservation says springtime is when most wildfires occur in New York. The boroughs are currently at high fire risk. Over the next two months, residents are ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation  Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced the annual statewide ...

If you’re thinking about torching your old Christmas tree in the backyard any time soon, think again. A state-wide ...

When temperatures get warm and the past fall’s debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily.