Rensselaer CountyTuesday, November 3
A new wildfire has closed state forests and trails in eastern Rensselaer County
The Daily Albany team
If you hike the Taconic ridge, skip it for now. The state says land is burning again in eastern Rensselaer County, in the area where firefighters battled a wildfire last week. The DEC says crews are addressing the active fire, and about a week ago a fire burned about 250 acres in Rensselaer County and western Massachusetts, WAMC reports.
Four state forests and trails are closed until further notice
| Closed area | Type |
|---|---|
| Berlin State Forest | State forest |
| Taconic Ridge State Forest | State forest |
| Taconic Crest Trail | Trail |
| Mattison Hollow Trail | Trail |
Sources: NEWS10 ABC, WAMC Northeast Public Radio
A DEC spokesperson called the fire "nothing to worry about" and said the goal is to keep people off the trail. The DEC rated the whole state at moderate wildfire risk Monday, and much of New York is abnormally dry. If you're having a campfire, keep it small and make sure it's completely out before you leave.
- Closed until further notice: Mattison Hollow to Berlin Mountain
- See a wildfire? Call 911 and give the location
- Unattended campfire on DEC land: 1-833-697-7264
- Put out a campfire: pour water, stir coals, check it's cool
The DEC rated New York's wildfire risk moderate on Monday
Rating set by State DEC
Moderate
- Be extremely careful with outdoor fires
- Keep campfires inside fire rings or pits
- Embers can smolder for days or weeks
- Call 911 if you see a wildfire
Sources: WKTV, WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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| Level | In effect |
|---|---|
| Low | |
| Moderate | Now |
| High | |
| Very high | |
| Extreme |
Sources: Times Union, NEWS10 ABC, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WKTV