OWEGO (WBNG) — Tioga County has issued an emergency burn ban on October 31st.

County officials said the burn ban was issued due to a lack of rainfall, which caused extremely dry conditions in the area.

Officials warned that the conditions could cause the fires to fall under control.

As a result, the county prohibited the following:

• Any outdoor activity that would allow flames or sparks to lead to a fire
• Incineration of refuse, garbage and other solid waste
• Burning loose leaves and leaf piles
• Burning downed limbs and branches
• Burning grass, brush or wooded land

The ban will last for 30 days, unless it is canceled by a subsequent order.

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

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