New York State Forest Rangers spent several days fighting at least six wildfires throughout upstate from April 23rd to April 26th which burned nearly 30 acres.
The annual New York State statewide burn ban prohibiting residential brush burning is in effect through May 14, 2026. Open burning of brush, leaves, and debris is banned, with violators facing minimum fines of $500.
Town of Queensbury, Warren County
Wildland Fire: On April 23 at 5:30 p.m., three Forest Rangers responded to a fire in Dunham Bay Marsh on the east side of Lake George. By 8:30 p.m., fire crews had the two-acre fire under control. The cause is under investigation.
Town of Worcester, Otsego County
Wildland Fire: On April 23, Forest Ranger Laymon responded to a wildland fire burning timber litter along County Highway 40. Fire departments contained the fire to three acres. The landowner faces charges for conducting an unauthorized prescribed burn.
Town of Lyonsdale, Lewis County
Wildland Fire: On April 24 at 5:46 p.m., four Forest Rangers joined the 3G, Boonville, Constableville, Lowville, Martinsburg, Port Leyden, and West Leyden Fire Departments on an 11-acre fire near Marmon Road. By 9:45 p.m., firefighters controlled the fire.
Town of McDonough, Chenango County
Wildland Fire: On April 24 at 6:15 p.m., Chenango County Dispatch requested Forest Ranger assistance with a wildland fire burning in timber litter on McDonough State Forest.
Two Rangers assisted the Genegantslet, McDonough, and Pharslia Fire Departments to get the 11-acre fire under control by 8:45 p.m. A power line caused the fire.
Town of Wells, Hamilton County
Wildland Fire: On April 26 at 4:30 p.m., two Forest Rangers responded to a wildland fire on Windfall Road. Fire crews quickly contained the 0.5-acre fire. Rangers issued a burn ban-related citation.
Town of Johnsburg, Warren County
Wildland Fires: On April 26 at 6:45 p.m., 11 Forest Rangers responded to five separate fires along Route 8 and Route 28. One small shed was burned, but no other structures were in danger.
By 9:15 p.m., Rangers and firefighters from Chestertown, Johnsburg, North Creek, and Riparius and Riverside Fire Departments contained the fires. The cause was material ejected from a faulty catalytic converter.
Read more about recent NYS Forest Ranger missions in New York State.
Photo of wildfire at Dunham Bay Marsh, in Queensbury on Lake George on April 2026 provided by DEC.
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