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Winter Increases Risk Of Wildfires

WCTV Tallahassee - Tue Dec 8, 2:21 pm ET

The winter months often bring seasonal weather changes that can directly affect the wildfire risk in our area.

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NEW — Leading the way
Cleburne Times-Review - 2 hours 47 minutes ago
Ridge Lozano, 3, lead Pablo’s Texas Wildfire the llama through an obstacle course with assistance from Marcie Saska-Agnew, owner of Two Bit Two Llamas in Grandview and Colorado. The South Central Llama Association hosted an event Saturday in the Tom Frank Jones Arena at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds. It marked the association’s first event in Cleburne, Saska-Agnew said. Saska-Agnew ...
Michael Martin Murphey
Odessa American - Wed Dec 9, 1:30 pm ET
Come listen to the sounds of the season as Michael Martin Murphey, largely known for his hit song "Wildfire," sings his "Cowboy Christmas" songs in Odessa.
Man wanted for assault of county police officer
The Newark Post - Wed Dec 9, 6:49 am ET
New Castle County Police are seeking Julius Brannan, 39,who resides in the unit block of Wildfire Lane in the Woodburne Townhomes, New Castle. He has been charged with assaulting a police officer after he resisted arrest and slammed an officer's hand into a door while he tried to flee.
Walden co-authors expansion of Healthy Forests bill
The Mail Tribune - Wed Dec 9, 5:16 am ET
Two Oregon congressmen from opposite sides of the aisle introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at creating jobs on federal timberlands, expanding renewable energy projects and reducing the chance of catastrophic wildfires near rural communities.
David Archuleta live: A fan's experience
Rexburg Standard Journal - Wed Dec 9, 4:33 am ET
The lights went dim, the intro music got louder, the ear-piercing screams bounced off the walls and David Archuleta walked out on stage. He started performing so enthusiastically and energetically, it was like adding gasoline to an already colossal wildfire. He flashed those big pearly whites of his and sang with absolutely no inhibition.
Powerful storm sweeps across West
The Mercury - Tue Dec 8, 2:51 pm ET
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A large and powerful storm howled across the West with snow and strong winds Monday, snarling traffic, closing schools and threatening to spawn mudslides in wildfire-devastated Southern California.
Winter Increases Risk Of Wildfires
WCTV Tallahassee - Tue Dec 8, 2:21 pm ET
The winter months often bring seasonal weather changes that can directly affect the wildfire risk in our area.
Wilmington plans controlled burn for Halyburton Park
WECT 6 Wilmington - Tue Dec 8, 9:02 am ET
The prescribed burn is meant to minimize wildfires and spur the growth of other vegetation in the area.
Wildfire meetings planned
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Tue Dec 8, 2:52 am ET
FAIRBANKS — Two community meetings are planned for this week to discuss local wildfire plans and planned fuel breaks in the area. The meetings will detail the Community Wildfire Protection plan, w...
Controlled burns planned in Vail
Vail Daily - Mon Dec 7, 6:53 pm ET
VAIL, Colorado - A series of controlled burns will be set in Vail this week. Crews will burns trees cut down during work done in recent years to reduce the risk of wildfire and cope with the spread of pine beetles. The schedule is as follows: * Today: Above and to the west of Arosa Drive (approximately 40 piles) * Tuesday: Above Tahoe Drive in Matterhorn (approximately 10 piles) * Wednesday ...