....Fire Weather Concerns Exist Across the Champlain Valley Today... Fine fuels remain very dry while leaf litter is increasing across the Champlain Valley according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation. This, combined with low relative humidity values down to 30 percent and gusty northerly winds up to 25 mph may have an impact on fire weather conditions today. If any fires were to start, the weather and fuel conditions could cause fires to quickly spread and be difficult to contain. There is a debris burning ban in effect for Vermont. For more information about the current fire danger rating, any burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website.