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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