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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 …

News

Fire Fears Trigger Emergency Burn Ban in Chester County: What You Need to Know Now!

October 27, 2024October 26, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

Pennsylvania

Celebrate with a Legend: Smokey Bear Turns 80 and the Party’s Just Getting Started!

September 1, 2024August 31, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

National

USDA Invests $66 Million to Combat Wildfire Risk and Improve Forest Health

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

National

USDA Announces $250 Million Initiative to Combat Wildfires

May 22, 2024May 21, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

Pennsylvania

Rising Wildfire Risk in Pennsylvania Spurs Urgent Call for Caution

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Oxford

Red Cross Volunteers Make Oxford, Chester County Homes Safer on Presidents Day

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 - by Alana Mauger

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.