Amid unseasonably warm and dry climate conditions, fire departments across Franklin County are advising residents about outdoor burning bans in place.

Greenfield, New Salem, Ashfield, Montague Center, Turners Falls, Leyden, Erving, Sunderland and the South Deerfield are among the fire departments placing temporary bans on outdoor fires as wildfires have blazed throughout Massachusetts.

Additionally, state officials highlighted a statewide red flag warning amid an “unprecedented spike” in outdoor fires. As of Sunday night, 87 brush and wildland fires had been reported in the preceding seven days, burning about 483 acres in total, according to the Department of Fire Services. The department also reported that there were about 200 wildland fires in the state in October, a month when there are usually about 15.

The Greenfield Fire Department, in a statement released Monday afternoon, stated that any fires associated with fire pits, chimneys, outdoor fireplaces, or heating and cooking will be banned through Friday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m.

Dry grounds, combined with winds of 5 to 10 mph, fresh leaf litter and direct sunlight on surface fuels, the Greenfield Fire Department noted, make the outdoor fire risk especially high this week.

“Hundreds of acres of land have burned across Massachusetts in just the last week. With continued dry conditions, with unseasonably warm temperatures, the risk level of brush and wildfires has reached a dangerous level,” the Greenfield Fire Department wrote. “Because about 45% of Massachusetts homes are in or near wooded areas, any of these fires could put people and property in danger. This is a time to exercise extreme caution with any activity involving sparks, flames or heat sources outside.”

Montague Center Fire Chief Dave Hansen said although it is unclear when the village will cease its ban, firefighters hope that changes in humidity or precipitation will make for a less wildfire-prone climate on Friday.

Hansen added that while gas grills are relatively safe for outdoor use, outdoor charcoal grills are about as prone to inciting fires as campfires.

“A full-fledged gas grill has safeties built into it if the gas flow is enclosed and it’s in a metal container. Most of us are OK with our gas grill as long as it’s being attended to,” Hansen said. “Because the conditions are so bad, just remember that even the smallest amount of fire — a match done wrong — could end up starting a fire. It’s that dry and that dangerous right now.”

The Greenfield Fire Department, in its written statement, noted that irresponsible burning puts firefighters, as well as the community at large, at risk, since it can take firefighting resources away from other emergencies.

“The number of these fires, both locally and across the state, pose a great risk to our personnel and the community we serve,” Greenfield Fire wrote. “In addition to the direct hazard of fighting wildland fires, every preventable outdoor fire is a firefighter who cannot respond to an unrelated structure fire, motor vehicle accident, medical call or other emergency.”

Anthony Cammlleri can be reached at acammalleri@recorder.com or 413-930-4429. Information from State House News Service was used in this report.