🌱 Illegal burn in Esopus spreads to structures, prompting DEC enforcement action
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- Illegal burn in Esopus spreads to structures, prompting DEC enforcement action
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• DEC officers crack down on illegal burns, fishing violations and exotic pets across New York (fingerlakes1.com) — An illegal outdoor burn in the Town of Esopus recently spread quickly, damaging structures, vehicles, and several acres before state environmental officers intervened. The case was one of several highlighted in a statewide DEC enforcement report that also covered fishing violations, illegal exotic pets, and wildfire prevention efforts, underscoring ongoing burn restrictions and conservation patrols affecting Ulster County residents. 
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