OWEGO (WBNG) – Tioga County issued a state of emergency burning ban on October 31.

County officials said the burning ban was issued due to a lack of precipitation, causing extremely dry conditions in the area.

Authorities have warned that these conditions could lead to uncontrollable fires.

As a result, the county has prohibited the following:

• Any outdoor activity that would allow flames or sparks to cause a fire
• Burn garbage, trash and other solid waste
• Burning loose leaves and piles of leaves
• Burn fallen limbs and branches
• Burning grass, brush or forested land

The ban will last 30 days unless overturned by a subsequent order.

Tioga County departments and agencies have been ordered to take necessary actions to protect life and property.

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