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Critical fire conditions persist through the evening for Central and Northeastern Washington
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (137+ words) Nonstop Local News Red Flag Warnings are still in effect across a large area of central and eastern Washington, with gusty winds forecasted to remain active into Wednesday night. Most of the Red Flag Warnings have are expected to remain…...
You Do the Best You Can: Town Addresses Waveny Fireworks Decision
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (423+ words) The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by'Karp Associates. First Selectman Dionna Carlson this week addressed the town's decision to proceed with the July 4 fireworks at Waveny Park, saying the storm that cut the event short and sent thousands of attendees…...
Category 2 fires to be banned in Southeast Fire Centre
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (144+ words) Category 2 open fires will be banned throughout the Southeast Fire Centre as of noon Friday. The BC Wildfire Service says the move is to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The prohibition will remain in place until Oct. 31. This…...
Nyssa Fire Department extinguishes fire caused by illegal burning
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (99+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Nyssa Fire Department extinguishes fire caused by illegal burning NYSSA " Personnel with the Nyssa Fire Department are reminding the public that a burn ban is currently in place for all of Malheur County, and for good reason....
Amid wildfire season, Palo Alto buries power lines, removes vegetation
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (509+ words) Palo Alto received a stark reminder about wildfire danger on June 22, when about 4 acres went up in flames near Arastradero Road, near the Portola Valley border, prompting a regional response. The blaze, which began shortly before 5 p. m. , was contained within the…...
Medford Fire installs information and prevention signs for fires
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (127+ words) KDRV MEDFORD, Ore. - Signs warning vehicles not to park in front of fire hydrants are now being installed around Medford, further preventing critical errors during fire season. Funded through a grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal, the signs will…...
Potter County extends burn ban amid drought
11+ hour, 55+ min ago (17+ words) Amarillo Globe-News Potter County extends burn ban amid drought...
County approves partial fire restrictions as temperatures climb
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (11+ words) The Sheridan Press...
Red Flag Warning in effect for central, eastern WA
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (37+ words) FOX 13 Seattle A Red Flag Warning is in effect through Wednesday evening for central and eastern Washington because of gusty winds, low humidity and elevated wildfire danger....
Fire restrictions resolution approved by commissioners
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (274+ words) An aerial view of last summer's Dollar Lake Fire in Sublette County being doused with flame retardant. Sweetwater County will be under Stage 1 fire restrictions starting on July 10. GREEN RIVER -- Sweetwater County will enact stage 1 fire restrictions starting July 10, following…...