WHITE PLAINS, NY (August 21, 2022) — George Latimer is urging residents to follow safety precautions to reduce the risk of fires breaking out in Westchester.

Why it matters: A High Fire Danger Warning has been issued for Westchester County and most of the state.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer: “The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has declared a High Fire Danger Warning for Westchester County and most of the state. This is the second-highest fire danger level, and it means that Westchester is at very high risk for fire.”

Westchester Department of Emergency Services Commissioner Richard G. Wishnie: “Westchester has seen an increase in brush fires in the past week. He noted that fires in wooded areas have occurred on extremely hot days and on difficult terrain. Fires in wooded areas pose many challenges for the fire service. Access to the fire can be difficult, the terrain can be uneven or hilly, and sources of water are limited. We are grateful to our firefighters in Westchester for the work they are doing to keep these fires from spreading, so we can be all stay safe.”

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