A burn ban for all of Lebanon County will start Thursday as dry conditions continue with little rain in this week’s forecast. Lebanon County commissioners Tuesday morning signed a resolution for a 30-day burn ban to be put in place starting 12 p.m. June 8. Commissioners cited severe dry conditions that will remain for the foreseeable future, … Read more
Wildfires continue to burn in Nova Scotia, and east-northeasterly winds are pushing that smoke and haze toward the Susquehanna Valley. A code orange air quality alert is in effect today for higher concentrations of low level particulate matter. Children, the elderly, and people with heart and respiratory conditions may consider limiting strenuous activity outdoors. … Read more
Wildfire season has begun, as dry, windy conditions heighten the risk of fires across central Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service provided a hazardous weather outlook, stating the current warm and dry conditions, along with increasing west winds, will result in an elevated risk of wildfire spread this afternoon through Wednesday. Continue reading on York … Read more