Steuben County
Wildland Fire: On May 2 at approximately 4:45 p.m., DEC Dispatch received a call from Steuben County 911 requesting Forest Ranger assistance with a wildland fire burning on a steep, south-facing slope inaccessible by vehicle. Due to fire activity, weather conditions, and difficult terrain, five Rangers responded to assist. Local volunteer fire companies also responded with wildland fire engines and UTVs. By 8 p.m., the fire was under control. Over the next four days, Forest Rangers patrolled the fire and continued to reinforce the control line and target interior hot spots. The fire was declared out on May 6. It burned a total of 43.6 acres. An investigation determined the fire was caused by tree branches in contact with power lines.
