Recent rain not enough to lift burn bans | wnep.com
1 day ago · The Stormtracker 16 team says the Mount Pocono area received about .33" of rain Sunday night into Monday morning. Townships like Coolbaugh have burn bans in place to prevent fires. Chief Dobson ...
Recent rain not enough to lift burn bans | wnep.com
1 day ago · Recent rain not enough to lift burn bans. 00:00 00:00. While much of the area saw rain for the first time in weeks on Sunday, those battling wildfires in our area say we still need more. Author ...
Monroe County under burn ban as drought conditions worsen
Sep 18, 2024 10:32 am. MONROE COUNTY — Monroe County is under a burn ban until Sept. 24, according to the latest burn ban map from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Active burn bans as of 10:24 a.m. Sept. 18, 2024. Burn bans are issued by local fire chiefs or county governments to reduce the fire risk escalated by dry weather.
What is a burn ban? Map shows where fire restrictions are in ... - CBS News
3 days ago · Other counties have enacted burn bans over the past weeks, including most recently in Northampton County. Under a burn ban, garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper or any other debris can not ...
Burn Bans - DCNR
Oct 27, 2024 · Burn bans are a tool used to protect life, property, and natural resources from wildfire. Ninety-eight percent of the wildfires in Pennsylvania are a direct result of people’s actions, and place emergency responders directly in harm’s way.
DHS: Statewide Burn Ban Status - IN.gov
2 days ago · While the Indiana State Fire Marshal does not declare local burn bans, the Fire Marshal supports local efforts to reduce the fire risk escalated by dry weather. County leaders consider several factors when making the decision to issue a burn ban.
Monroe County Indiana issues burn ban as it faces drought …
Sep 20, 2024 · The county commissioners issued a burn ban for Monroe County on Sept. 17 that remains in effect until Sept. 24. What does the Monroe County burn ban prohibit?
Monroe County issues county-wide burn ban - Indiana Daily …
Sep 18, 2024 · Recent dry weather conditions in Monroe County have prompted a burn ban due to elevated fire danger risks. The ban prohibits residents from open burning using conventional fuels except while grilling with propane or charcoal if it’s removed after it has stopped burning.
Pennsylvania Game Commission plans burns in Monroe County
Oct 1, 2024 · Prescribed burns are planned this fall at two locations in Monroe County, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced Tuesday. Controlled fires will be lit at State Game Lands 38 and the...
Supervisors extend burn ban through Dec. 4 | News | djournal.com
Oct 27, 2023 · A burn ban, which was set to expire Oct. 31, for Monroe County was extended during a special-called board of supervisors meeting Oct. 27. Monroe County Fire Coordinator Evan Adams said...
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