Not that too many people are going to need a reminder in light of the recently contained fire at Sam's Point in Ulster County, but there is a residential burning ban in effect through May 15.
As officials continue their efforts to put out the wildfire at Sam's Point Preserve, New York State Police helicopters have been actively dropping water on the flames.
Despite Tuesday's rain the wildfire at Sam's Point in Ulster County has spread to 2,000 acres. More fire departments have been deployed to assist in putting the fire out.
As of early this morning the wildfire at burned through 800 acres and officials said it was picking up intensity...