Saturday, April 03, 2010
Officials Warn Of Forest Fire Danger
WEST VIRGINIA....
Officials say record heat and low humidity have put forest fire danger at a high risk in parts of West Virginia. An underground mine fire in Boone County spread over 30 acres of woodlands, making it difficult for forestry fire crews to reach the blaze. The National Weather Service has issued a special fire danger statement warning the dry and warm weather make debris burning risky. Officials say it would be a good idea not to burn, but, if you do, you need to be very careful with it. Burning is prohibited from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. until the end of May.
Officials say record heat and low humidity have put forest fire danger at a high risk in parts of West Virginia. An underground mine fire in Boone County spread over 30 acres of woodlands, making it difficult for forestry fire crews to reach the blaze. The National Weather Service has issued a special fire danger statement warning the dry and warm weather make debris burning risky. Officials say it would be a good idea not to burn, but, if you do, you need to be very careful with it. Burning is prohibited from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. until the end of May.
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