NM Forestry Division offers wildfire prevention tips ahead of 'what could be a very bad fire season'

Wildfire warnings continue in parts of the country as strong winds persist

ABC News (NEW YORK) — Powerful winds and wildfire warnings persist in several states, with some areas still fighting existing flames, as a new cross-country storm emerges in the Pacific Northwest on Friday. Red flag warnings are in place for areas in the Southwest, including New Mexico and north-central Texas, where wind gusts will reach up to 40 mph on Friday paired with a relative humidity down to 10%. Firefighters have continued to battle the…

NM Forestry Division offers wildfire prevention tips ahead of 'what could be a very bad fire season'

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The state has already seen twice the fires this month compared to this time last year, according to New Mexico Forester Laura McCarthy. In response, the forestry division is launching a campaign encouraging residents to play their part in preventing wildfires. Trump Administration eyeing possible military presence at New Mexico’s southern border "Spark Safety not Wildfires" runs through the week of March 24 alongside "S…

Wildfire warnings continue in parts of the country as strong winds persist | TALK! 100.7 FM

ABC News (NEW YORK) — Powerful winds and wildfire warnings persist in several states, with some areas still fighting existing flames, as a new cross-country storm emerges in the Pacific Northwest on Friday. Red flag warnings are in place for areas in the Southwest, including New Mexico and north-central Texas, where wind gusts will reach up to 40 mph on Friday paired with a relative humidity down to 10%. Firefighters have continued to battle the…

Arkansas Wildfire Risk: Red Flag Warning Active Friday 10 AM–7 PM Amid Low Humidity

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, AR – A Red Flag Warning remains in effect across much of Arkansas today as dangerous wildfire conditions take hold due to gusty winds and critically low humidity. According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, the warning began at 10 a.m. and will continue through 7 p.m. Friday. Affected areas span more than 50 cou…

Burn ban issued for Arkansas County amid extreme wildfire danger

STUTTGART — There is now a burn ban in place for Arkansas County. Arkansas County Judge Eddie Best issued an executive order, putting the burn ban into place at noon Wednesday. The burn ban prohibits all burning within the county until it is lifted. A majority of the Daily-Leader‘s coverage area is now under a […] The post Burn ban issued for Arkansas County amid extreme wildfire danger appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader.