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Yonkers, 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
NY WUI code
Not adopted
City character
Dense urban
Main fire risk
Structure fires

Summary

Yonkers is not in a designated wildfire zone. New York does not maintain WUI (wildland-urban interface) fire hazard maps, and Yonkers is a dense urban city in Westchester County with no wildfire-zone designations.

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. Watch a Public Service Announcement on open burning and check out other clips on DEC's YouTube Channel . Open burning is regulated under Part 215 . Part 215 describes the types of fires that are allowed and the materials that may be burned in an open fire. Towns, villages, cities, and counties can pass ordinances that are stricter than Part 215. You should check with local authorities before having an open fire to find out if local law requires a permit or prohibits open fires.

Source: NY DEC Part 215 Open BurningView official code

Full Breakdown

Wildfire hazard zones are typically mapped in western and southwestern states (CA, CO, OR, WA). NY DEC tracks wildfire risk primarily in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and Long Island Pine Barrens. Yonkers is not in any of these zones. Yonkers' urban character (brick buildings, paved streets, limited open wildland) means structure fire risk, not wildfire risk, is the primary concern. No WUI building codes apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Yonkers home in a wildfire hazard zone?
No. New York does not designate wildfire zones in Westchester County, and Yonkers is a dense urban area.
Does Yonkers have WUI building code requirements?
No. New York has not adopted wildland-urban interface (WUI) building codes. NY DEC tracks wildfire risk primarily in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and Long Island Pine Barrens, not Westchester County.
What is the main fire risk in Yonkers?
Structure fires, not wildfires. Yonkers' dense urban character, brick buildings, paved streets, and limited open wildland, means the Fire Department focuses on building-code fire safety rather than defensible space.

Sources & Official References

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Parking Rules: Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Height LimitsSome RestrictionsOutdoor BurningHeavy RestrictionsPropane StorageSome RestrictionsBrush ClearanceFew RestrictionsSmoke DetectorsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Preferential Parking DistrictsSignificant RestrictionsParking Rules: Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome Restrictions

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