Area Firefighters Stay Busy As Dry Conditions Increase
Area Firefighters Stay Busy As Dry Conditions Increase
Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter
Date: 07/23/2023 8:51pm
Article Summary:
"Area Firefighters Battling Increasing Number of Fires Due to Dry Conditions"
Firefighters have been busy over the weekend responding to grass and woods fires in the county and state, many of which have been caused by humans. However, a fire in Cleveland on Sunday may have been caused by nature, as residents reported ground lightning the previous night. The fire was a slow-moving 6 acre fire in a heavily wooded area, and the Texas Forest Service provided assistance. Burn bans have been issued in San Jacinto and Walker County, and it is uncertain if Montgomery County will also implement a burn ban. During burn bans, firefighters receive more calls as neighbors report fires, so it is best to avoid burning and to keep a water supply nearby if necessary.
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Date: 07/23/2023 8:51pm
Article Summary:
"Area Firefighters Battling Increasing Number of Fires Due to Dry Conditions"
Firefighters have been busy over the weekend responding to grass and woods fires in the county and state, many of which have been caused by humans. However, a fire in Cleveland on Sunday may have been caused by nature, as residents reported ground lightning the previous night. The fire was a slow-moving 6 acre fire in a heavily wooded area, and the Texas Forest Service provided assistance. Burn bans have been issued in San Jacinto and Walker County, and it is uncertain if Montgomery County will also implement a burn ban. During burn bans, firefighters receive more calls as neighbors report fires, so it is best to avoid burning and to keep a water supply nearby if necessary.
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