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Drought, Florida fire danger continues as Red Flag warnings, fire weather watch in effect

News Herald - Panama City 21 Mar 2025
U.S ... As of 6 a.m ... Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire, and quickly spread.Current drought conditions in Florida ... "Most wildfires are caused by humans; many everyday things can create sparks," the National Weather Service said.
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EDITORIAL: Save outdoor burning for safer conditions | The Union-Recorder

The Union-Recorder 20 Mar 2025
Remember that all it takes is a few sparks or stray embers for danger to ensue ... “Any spark that takes hold ... “That means one ember from a backyard leaf pile, grill, or campfire can spark a dangerous fire.
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What caused the 2020 Santiam wildfires? Investigation sheds light on deadly fires

Statesman Journal 20 Mar 2025
... of homes, was caused by embers raining down on the Santiam Canyon and not downed power lines sparking new fires, according to a long-awaited report released Wednesday that critics said was incomplete.
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Red flag warnings issued across Florida. What are they and what should you do?

jacksonville.com 20 Mar 2025
"Avoid activities that cause open flames or sparks!"More red flag warnings issued for South Florida ... Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire, and quickly spread.Current drought conditions in Florida.
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Washington County fire departments warn of elevated fire danger Wednesday

WPXI 19 Mar 2025
A single ember can ... No open burning properly dispose of smoking materials Grill with caution -- keep girls away from dry grass and ensure all embers/ashes are fully extinguished Be mindful of sparks.
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What is a red flag warning? Ohio counties at 'critical' risk for wildfires. Here's where

Times-Gazette - Ashland 19 Mar 2025
Wildfires sparked around Oklahoma as unrelenting winds gusted over the state, causing storm damage and crashes ... Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass and ignite a fire that can quickly spread.
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Walmart’s best-selling $90 fire pit is only $35 but you have to act fast

The Post-Standard 19 Mar 2025
Updated. Mar. 18, 2025, 6.41 p.m. Walmart’s best-selling $90 fire pit is only $35 but you have to act fastYzzy Liwanag ... The fire pit comes with an iron net cover to help contain sparks and embers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
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Douglas County officials determine 200-acre grass fire near Stull was accidental, sparked by ember from ...

Lawrence Journal World 18 Mar 2025
Officials in Douglas County determined a grass fire that burned around 200 acres near Stull on Saturday was sparked by an ember from an old, unattended campfire ... started accidentally by the old ember.
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Former Winter Park resident documents LA Fires in film premiering March 19

Sky-Hi News 18 Mar 2025
The Palisades and Eaton fires sparked Jan. 7, and Nelson described how the high winds pushed embers through neighborhoods, contributing to the flames’ spread ... The embers stacked up on easily combustible surfaces, like wooden porches.
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Weather today: Red flag fire warning for Florida, Treasure Coast. What does this mean?

TCPalm 17 Mar 2025
Vero Beach has beautiful beaches, botanical gardens, museums. Vero Beach has countless sights to enjoy from beautiful beaches to museums and serene botanical gardens ... Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire, and quickly spread.
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What is a Red Flag warning in Florida? Where the fire danger is today in Florida

The Gainesville Sun 17 Mar 2025
Tornadoes, extreme weather push across US, at least 30 dead ... At least 40 people have died after severe storms and tornadoes hit the central and southern U.S ... Monday ... Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire, and quickly spread ... Rain.
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Fire departments, officials urging residents not to burn

Observer-Reporter 15 Mar 2025
... sure embers and ashes are extinguished. Also, people should be careful about using spark-generating machinery, such as chainsaws or welding equipment when outside, and particularly near dry vegetation.
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New Jersey's ongoing drought raises wildfire risk, state officials issue warning

Daily Record Parsippany 14 Mar 2025
Donnelly urged people not to dispose of cigarettes or matches outdoors, and to thoroughly soak and stir any fireplace ash and embers before disposal. Anyone towing a trailer should prevent chains from hitting roadways and throwing sparks, he said.
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New York-area fires started by person making s’mores, officials say

Press & Guide 11 Mar 2025
However, embers from the initial blaze were blown southeast by strong winds out of the northwest, sparking the fires that eventually sent smoke soaring into the sky, Catalina said ... fires from sparking.
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Massive Long Island brush fires likely caused by someone trying to cook s’mores for breakfast

New York Post 11 Mar 2025
Mattituck Fire Department ... Although the blaze was extinguished, “the subsequent fires started as a result of that wind driving embers” that sparked three others south of Sunrise Highway close to 1 p.m., according to Catalina ... ....
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