Tag: Forest Fire
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Blue 2 Fire in Lincoln County Prompts Evacuations
Crews in the Smokey Bear Ranger District are actively monitoring two lightning-caused wildfires, the Blue Fire and Blue 2 Fire, in the White Mountain Wilderness Area of the Lincoln National Forest. The Blue 2 Fire has led to mandatory evacuation orders for several areas. Areas Under Evacuation Orders The Lincoln County Fire Service has issued…
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North Carolina Forest Service Reveals Cause of Sauratown Mountain Fire
The North Carolina Forest Service has disclosed the origin of the extensive fire that ravaged Sauratown Mountain toward the end of 2023, attributing it to an escaped campfire, according to recent reports. Accidental Start and Damage Assessment Officials stated that the fire, which spanned from November 19, 2023, to December 8, 2023, was accidental in…
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Forest Fire Ravages Sauratown Mountain in North Carolina
North Carolina Forest Service rangers have determined the cause of a devastating fire that ravaged Sauratown Mountain at the end of 2023. The fire, which burned from Nov. 19 to Dec. 8, 2023, was ignited by an escaped campfire, according to officials. Although the fire was deemed accidental, the individuals responsible for starting it remain…
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Wildfire Fully Contained in Burlington and Camden Counties
HAMMONTON, N.J. – After nearly 24 hours of intense effort, forest fire crews have successfully contained a wildfire that raged through parts of Burlington and Camden counties. The blaze, known as the County Line Wildfire, engulfed areas near Waterford Township in Camden County and Shamong Township in Burlington County. Fire Status and Containment Efforts The…