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New Rochelle, NY Fire Regulations: Wildfire Zones (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Wildfire Zone
None designated
Terrain
Urban coastal
State Burn Ban
Mar 16 - May 14
Main Hazard
Coastal flooding

Summary

New Rochelle is not located in a designated wildfire hazard zone. The city is urban/suburban coastal along Long Island Sound. Statewide NY DEC burn bans (March 16 - May 14) still apply.

Help Prevent Pollution and Wildfires Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in NYS. To report a wildfire, call 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264) or contact a forest ranger in your area. When you plan a fire, always check for fire danger in your area on DEC's online map (updated every week). Also, local governments may have stricter rules than NYS; your fire department will have information about local burning laws. While a permit is not required under this regulation, the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) requires that a burning permit be obtained from DEC if you plan to burn brush under the exception, and you live in a town which is totally or partially located within the boundaries of the Adirondack or Catskill Parks which is designated as a "Fire Town" under the ECL (see list below). In addition, any local requirements or restrictions would apply.

Source: NY DEC Part 215 Open BurningView official code

Full Breakdown

New York does not maintain CalFire-style wildfire hazard severity zones. New Rochelle is a dense urban city in southern Westchester with no wildland-urban interface designation. However, the annual DEC Part 215 residential brush-burning ban from March 16 to May 14 applies statewide, and the Governor may declare emergency burn bans during drought. FEMA flood and coastal hazards are the city's main natural-hazard concerns, not wildfire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need brush-clearance defensible space around my home?
No. New Rochelle has no wildfire hazard designation. Standard property-maintenance rules about overgrowth and combustible debris apply, but there is no CalFire-style defensible space requirement.
Is New Rochelle in a designated wildfire hazard zone?
No. New York does not maintain wildfire severity zones, and New Rochelle is a dense urban coastal city with no wildland-urban interface.
What is New Rochelle's biggest natural-hazard concern if not wildfire?
Coastal flooding along Long Island Sound and FEMA-mapped flood-zone risk, not wildfire.

Sources & Official References

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