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As wildfires burn in PA and NJ, weather service warns of increased rapid fire risk Friday
The National Weather Service issued a special weather advisory Friday as Pennsylvania and New Jersey battle wildfires.
Firefighters travel from across PA to battle 1,000-acre wildfire at Michaux State Forest
Firefighters have been working overnight to contain wildfires burning in the Michaux State Forest, which officials say have ...
Wildfire risk in region continues, with N.J. still fighting the Jones Road Fire and Pa. battling a new blaze
The National Weather Service has warned of “an increased risk” for rapid wildfire spread across New Jersey and eastern ...
Update: Brace for elevated fire danger in part of Pennsylvania until Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 3:58 a.m. on Friday for elevated fire danger until 7 p.m. for ...
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Michaux State Forest wildfires now encompass over 2,700 acres, officials say on Saturday
Two large wildfires in the Michaux State Forest now span over 2,700 acres, officials said on Saturday, noting significant progress has been made.
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Cumberland County wildfires are partially contained but continue to burn
Firefighters are making progress as two wildfires continue to burn the Michaux State Forest. The Thompson Hollow fire is 33% ...
Packerton wildfire in PA, also known as Jim Thorpe Fire, sets hundreds of acres ablaze
The Packerton Fire, which is also known as the Bear Mountain fire or Jim Thorpe fire, set 426 acres ablaze and is 15% ...
Crews struggle to contain south central Pa. wildfires: ‘zero containment’
Two separate fires in the Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County have now spread to a combined 1,350 acres of mountain ...
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Wildfire danger in Pennsylvania increases during spring
Along with the warmer weather of spring comes an increased risk of wildfires in Pennsylvania. The greatest danger occurs ...
Pennsylvania governor reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as cleanup goes on
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is reopening the governor’s official residence to the public, barely a week after an alleged ...
Man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania governor’s home denied bail
The man charged with setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence has been denied bail over concerns for the ...
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Evacuation zones shrink as wildfire operations continue
A chain of wildfires on South Mountain, just miles south of Shippensburg, have prompted authorities to issue an evacuation ...