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Some growth seen at Banana Lake Fire near Plains

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Some growth seen at Banana Lake Fire near Plains

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Banana Lake Fire that's burning north of Plains has grown slightly to 929 acres, and remains 15% contained as of Wednesday, June 4, 2025.There are over 200 people fighting the fire, with 14 engines, 2 helicopters, and 10 tenders.Crews are using drones to scope out any remaining hot spots.There are still no evacuations or closures at this time. However, the speed limit has been reduced on sections of Highway 28 due to fire activity.The Banana…See the Story

Containment on Banana Lake Fire near Plains grows to 40%

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Containment on Banana Lake Fire near Plains grows to 40%

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Crews are continuing to make progress battling the 833-acre Banana Lake Fire, which is burning 4 miles north of Plains.Containment has grown to 40% as of Friday morning.Fire managers report that although fire activity remains minimal, crews are still focusing on securing the perimeter to minimize the possibility of flare-ups as temperatures rise and humidity decreases.Mop-up operations are continuing around structures on the northwest flank with…Read Article

Fire managers discuss Banana Lake Fire burning near Plains

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Fire managers discuss Banana Lake Fire burning near Plains

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Fire crews are making progress containing the Banana Lake Fire that has burned 913 acres north of Plains since it started Saturday.The Western Montana All Hazards Incident Management Team took command of the fire Monday morning, with 194 personnel now working to control the blaze."We have 194 personnel on the fire," said Nick Holloway, public information officer for the Western Montana All Hazards Incident Management Team.Watch to learn more abo…Read Article

Heavy storms, tornadoes and 'tennis ball-sized hail' to hit the southern Plains

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Stormy weather on Tuesday is expected to bring severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, potentially strong tornadoes, and hurricane-force winds to the southern Plains and several Southeastern states.Tornado · Plains Read Article

Wichita, Kansas, among Plains cities threatened by strong to intense tornadoes through Sunday night

A Level 4 out of 5 risk of severe weather is posted for southwestern and central Kansas and far northwestern Oklahoma from late Sunday through the overnight hoTornado · Plains Read Article

Welcome rains fell in parts of the Plains

Precipitation fell across much of the United States this past week, with heavier amounts (more than 1 inch) falling from portions of the central and southern Plains eastward to the East Coast, and also in parts of the West. Much of the southeastern U.S., from eastern Texas to North Carolina, reported weekly rainfall totals between 2 to 10 inches, while similar amounts (2 to 6 inches) were reported in parts of the Northeast. Above-normal precipit…Plains · Plains Read Article

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