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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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Winds Blow Ash From Burn Areas In L.A. Area
CBS 2 Los Angeles - Wed Nov 25, 12:23 am ET
Ash and dust from areas burned by recent wildfires is being blown across Los Angeles County by gusty Santa Ana winds.
Florida fans break out eye black for Tebow tribute
The Kansas City Star - Wed Nov 25, 12:13 am ET
There could be a blackout Saturday at Florida Field in Gainesville, Fla. An eye blackout, that is. In a plan that’s spreading like Internet wildfire, Florida fans are urging everyone to wear eye black Saturday — with or without inscribed bible verses — in honor of quarterback Tim Tebow’s final home game.
Night-time water drops urged in wildfire fights
Long Beach Press-Telegram - Tue Nov 24, 10:55 pm ET
County leaders responding to the destructive Station Fire have voted to urge the U.S. Forest Service to allow helicopters to battle wildfires at night.
Barefoot family plans first Thanksgiving after wildfire
Florence Morning News - Tue Nov 24, 10:21 pm ET
Many along the Grand Strand are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving this week.Some residents at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach are also gearing up to celebrate their first big holiday after the April wildfires damaged many homes and destroyed many others.
Winds blow ash from burn areas in LA area
The San Francisco Examiner - Tue Nov 24, 8:39 pm ET
LOS ANGELES — Ash and dust from areas burned by recent wildfires is being blown across Los Angeles County by gusty Santa Ana winds. The South Coast Air Quality Management District says ash fell Tuesday in the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, north and east of downtown Los Angeles.
NASA Aircraft Flies California Wildfire Post-Burn Imaging Mission
SpaceRef - Tue Nov 24, 7:32 pm ET
NASA Aircraft Flies California Wildfire Post-Burn Imaging Mission
NASA Predator Scans California Burn Areas
KNX 1070 Los Angeles - Tue Nov 24, 7:26 pm ET
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An unmanned NASA Predator aircraft equipped with an infrared imaging sensor has flown over large areas burned by California wildfires to help the Forest Service assess damage.
State looking for firefighters
The Spectrum - Tue Nov 24, 6:21 pm ET
ST. GEORGE - State and federal agencies are recruiting firefighters for next year's wildfire season.
Angel Island’s holiday halo will shine again
Twin Cities Times - Wed Dec 9, 4:47 pm ET
Rising from the ashes phoenix-like after the massive wildfire of October ’08, lights will once again shine forth from the top of Angel Island this holiday season.
Man wanted for assault of county police officer
The Newark Post - Tue Dec 8, 12:19 pm 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.