Between March 8th and 17th, New York State Forest Rangers responded to 25 wildfires in eight counties.
The fires burned more than 558 acres of land. The largest fire was in Westhampton, Suffolk County measuring 424 acres. That fire started on March 8, was contained by March 10th, and declared out on March 13th.
Fires also burned in Broome, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Steuben, Ulster, and Washington Counties.
At least eight of the 25 fires were caused by debris burning.
The statewide brush burning ban is in effect until May 14.
Read more about wildfires in New York State.
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