Upstate NY lawmakers Elise Stefanik and Nick Langworthy urge Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to take stronger action against wildfires sending smoke into New York, sparking air quality alerts and health concerns.
Over a million acres in Canada are on fire and that's creative a massive smoke plume that's heading right for New York. Here's when to expect the smoky skies.
Despite all the rain and snow Central New York received this winter, forest rangers say wildfires remain a major threat because they've already put out several in the area.
The DEC announced that a burn ban will go into effect all across New York State starting March 16 and running through May 14 to reduce the risk of wildfires.