Midstate counties at high risk for wildfires
(WHTM) — Nearly all of the Midstate is at a high risk of wildfires today.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, York and several other counties in the southern part of the state are all at high risk.
Mifflin County is the only Midstate County not currently considered high risk, its rating is moderate.
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The department defines moderate and high risk as the following:
Moderate: “Cautious conditions. Wildfires may be expected. Wildfires will ignite and spread but are usually not difficult to contain. Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late evening while avoiding windy conditions.”
High: “Dangerous conditions. Wildfires ignite easily. Fires spread rapidly and are difficult to control under windy conditions. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.”
To learn how to help prevent and reduce the risk of wildfires, visit the DCNR’s website.
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