ON-AIR SEGMENT: Woodgate Fire Chief Anthony Sege reminds North Country folks to remain extremely cautious with drought warnings issued in select regions

On Friday, September 26, 2025, Woodgate Fire Chief, Anthony Sege, joined North Country News and discussed the importance for residents throughout the North Country to remain extra cautious amidst a heightened risk of wildfires as a stubbornly dry weather pattern drags on.

This week, New York State issued drought warnings for some parts of our local area, which means that conditions have begun impacting water supplies, agriculture and the environment.

See the latest statewide DEC drought status here.

Be sure to listen to our latest on-air segment with Fire Chief Sege:

Woodgate Fire Chief Anthony Sege image.