“The fire danger is high enough that we’ve implemented a burn ban,” said Jamie Moore, Johnson County’s director of emergency management and fire marshal. “There is no open burn. That includes welding, ...

Heavy wind can impact travel safety, reduce air quality, cause property damage and exacerbate the risk of wildfire.

On Friday, a combination of high winds and dry conditions will create a perfect storm of fire danger.“It’s not the weekend to burn, at all,” Denison Deputy Fire Marshal Landon Lindsey said. “Even if ...

Breezy weather and cooling temps have brought on a late winter-like feel across New England. While wind is not as strong as it was on Friday, peak gusts are still reaching 40-50 MPH on this Saturday.

Fire Danger Ratings are routinely issued by 5 pm daily during the fire season. Always ensure you have the latest forecast. Fire Danger Ratings are determined in conjunction with the Country Fire ...