The officials in New York State have a law of how big your bonfire can be in your backyard. If you are getting ready to have a bonfire in your backyard this summer, you are going to have to check the limitations on the size.
A burn ban will go into effect in New York State on March 16th and run through May 14th, and those who don't adhere are subject to criminal and civil enforcement actions with a $500 minimum fine for the first offense.
Its no secret, New York is in the middle of a burn ban at this current time. We will be for a little while longer too. Here is when you can burn without repercussion.