Brush fire risk increased as drought continues in Valley

Brush fire risk increased as drought continues in Valley

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) -- The Valley has been seeing dry conditions, as there's been little rain over the past 30 days. Last week, Columbiana County was upgraded to severe drought status. With dry conditions and low humidity, there's a higher chance of brush fires. "This year, with as dry as the grass is, that's becoming a little bit of a concern," said Tom Shuman with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Forestry. Shuman says so…