The city’s fire commissioner on Wednesday urged New Yorkers to remain vigilant about fire prevention following a record number of brush fires across the city.

The FDNY responded to 229 brush fires between Oct. 29 and Nov. 12, marking the highest number recorded in a two-week period in city history, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker said.

The Bronx reported the most brush fires, with 67 extinguished. Queens followed with 56, Brooklyn had 51, Manhattan recorded 24 and Staten Island reported 17.

“Remarkably dry conditions in October and so far in November have resulted in a historic amount of brush fires over the last two weeks, and we need the public to remain vigilant,” Tucker said in a statement.

He added that the lack of significant rainfall, dry vegetation and windy conditions lent themselves to fast-spreading brush fires, similar to one seen in Prospect Park on Friday.

The five boroughs entered a “drought watch” on Nov. 2 — the first stage in a sequence of drought advisories — with city officials calling for voluntary water conservation to prevent an emergency.

“We first do a watch that is really preparatory; then, if necessary, we will go to a warning,” New York City Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala said following the issuance of the watch. “Then the real issues, the real constraints, the mandatory efforts come when it is an emergency, and part of what we are trying to do now is stave off that emergency.”

The last time New York City experienced a drought was late 2001 through early 2003. Officials noted that the city’s reservoirs, which are typically at 75% capacity at this time of year, are currently below two-thirds capacity. The most recent significant rainfall recorded in Central Park was on Sept. 29, with totals falling short of an inch.

Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday banned grilling in city parks while the five boroughs remain under drought conditions.

A red flag warning was also issued for the city until 6 p.m. Wednesday. A red flag warning indicates a high risk for fire due to a combination of strong winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.

The city has issued the following tips to help mitigate the risk of brush fires:

• Avoid outdoor burning, including campfires, bonfires, and other open flames.
• Grilling is banned in New York City parks during the drought conditions.
• Dispose of cigarette butts and matches properly when smoking outdoors.
• Use caution when welding or performing hot construction activities, especially near dry grass or leaves.
• Stay on designated trails when visiting parks to protect vegetation and minimize fire risks.
• Fireworks remain illegal across New York City.