Westchester County is urging residents to do their part to
prevent wildfires.
County Executive George Latimer is reinforcing what News 12
meteorologists have been saying recently – the Hudson Valley is at a heightened
risk right now for woodland fires.
According to Latimer, the dry conditions have increased the
risk in county parks and wooded areas. There have been several large brush
fires in recent days, including at Saxon Woods Park in the Scarsdale-White
Plains area and in Cortlandt, Greenburgh, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant,
New Rochelle, North Castle, North Salem, Ossining and Pelham Manor.
Tips from the county executive:
-The annual outdoor burn ban is in effect through May 14.
-When camp fires are permitted, limit their size and make
sure they're fully extinguished before leaving.
-Safely dispose of any charcoal or ashes
-Put out cigarettes well
-If you see smoke in any park or wooded area, call 911
right away.