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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a critical advisory urging residents to exercise extreme caution with outdoor fires as the state faces …
Wildfire Alert: Pennsylvania on High Alert as Dry Spell Sparks Emergency Burning Ban! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In response to escalating wildfire threats, the Chester County Commissioners have enacted a 30-day ban on open burning throughout the county, effective immediately. This decisive measure …
Fire Fears Trigger Emergency Burn Ban in Chester County: What You Need to Know Now! Read More
MONT ALTO, PA — Mont Alto State Park recently hosted a special celebration marking the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear, a figure synonymous with wildfire prevention and conservation education. Pennsylvania …
Celebrate with a Legend: Smokey Bear Turns 80 and the Party’s Just Getting Started! Read More
OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA — During the Western Governors’ Association meeting on June 11, 2024, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small announced a substantial $66 million investment aimed at reducing …
USDA Invests $66 Million to Combat Wildfire Risk and Improve Forest Health Read More
YAKIMA, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a substantial $250 million investment aimed at helping communities protect against catastrophic wildfires. This initiative is part of …
USDA Announces $250 Million Initiative to Combat Wildfires Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the seasonal risk of wildfires increases, Pennsylvanians are being urged to exercise utmost caution. In a joint statement, Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Department of …
Rising Wildfire Risk in Pennsylvania Spurs Urgent Call for Caution Read More
OXFORD, PA — American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign volunteers joined community partners on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 19, to make homes and families safer in Oxford, Chester County.
Red Cross Volunteers Make Oxford, Chester County Homes Safer on Presidents Day Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has launched a pilot program aimed at converting vehicles into wildland fire engines. Funded by an initial $5 million investment from President …
Interior Department Launches Pilot Program to Boost Local Wildfire Response Read More