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Potter County declares local disaster, burn ban before Fourth of July
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (785+ words) Just before the Fourth of July weekend, Potter County Judge Nancy Tanner has signed a Declaration of Local Disaster and Outdoor Burning Ban due to ongoing drought conditions and the imminent threat of wildfires. The previous burn ban set April…...
State: Leave fireworks to the professionals
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (221+ words) The Daily News of Newburyport A typical Yankee Homecoming fireworks display over Newburyport. STOW" Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to reverse last year's increase over…...
Patagonia 4th of July fireworks called off due to fire danger
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (16+ words) KVOA Watch News 4 Tucson...
July Fourth fireworks postponed for marina after extreme storm damage
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (286+ words) WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. " The Whitehorn Cove Marina is a summer holiday favorite on Fort Gibson Lake but owners told 2 News Oklahoma its Fourth of July celebrations have to be scaled back because of recent storms. "We're a long ways from…...
Pocket Fire: Crews making gains on blaze
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (37+ words) FOX 10 Phoenix Crews are making progress in their efforts to contain the Pocket Fire, which has burned just over 17, 000 acres as of the afternoon of July 1....
Thurston County burn ban goes into effect July 8. Here's what's restricted
13+ hour, 51+ min ago (193+ words) Residential yard waste burning and all land clearing burns will be prohibited in unincorporated Thurston County starting July 8. The temporary burn ban will last through at least Oct. 15, the county announced in a Wednesday news release. The county has regularly…...
Colorado Springs boosts Fourth of July enforcement amid high fire danger conditions
17+ hour, 25+ min ago (52+ words) Safety is top of mind for law enforcement this Fourth of July. In Colorado Springs, there will be dedicated patrols for illegal fireworks on the Fourth. Safety is top of mind for law enforcement this Fourth of July. In Colorado…...
Fire officials urge caution as Fourth of July fireworks celebrations begin
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (374+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, fire officials are reminding people that even popular consumer fireworks can cause serious injuries. Fireworks with names like "All American," "Old Glory," and "Freedom" line the shelves at…...
Alaska fire officials urge caution over holiday weekend amid elevated risk
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (271+ words) Fire officials are urging Alaskans to be cautious this holiday weekend as fire danger remains elevated in parts of the state. There are currently no state burn suspensions in place, but officials warn that warmer temperatures, wind, and dry conditions…...
Utah just saw energy shutoffs to prevent wildfires " are more coming this season?
16+ hour, 5+ min ago (453+ words) The largest electricity provider in the state activated a relatively rare power shutoff protocol last week, temporarily cutting energy service for over 7, 700 customers. Should Utahns expect more of them as one of the most wildfire-prone seasons continues in Utah? Rocky…...