ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State's burn ban is now in effect. The ban officially went ... and leaf piles Pressure of chemically treated wood, painted or stained wood, or composite wood such as ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A statewide burn ban is in effect until further notice due to the increased fire risk, N.C. Forest Service said on Friday. There is a Red Flag Warning in place for several ...