As wildfires have been burning within the Essex region, the Marblehead Fire Department, among other departments, has called for an outdoor fire ban. The Marblehead Fire Department called for the fire ban on Nov. 13 that will remain in place till the end of the week on Friday. The recent historically low rainfall, combined with windy conditions, have contributed to the … [Read more...] about Marblehead Fire Department places outdoor fire ban
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Wildfire smoke is coming for the US again. We’re not ready.
Mark Gongloff Many Americans were surprised last year when smoke from wildfires hundreds of miles away turned their air toxic. There’s no excuse for anybody to be surprised when it happens again — possibly in just a couple of months. Canada’s emergency preparedness minister has warned repeatedly that an unusually dry and warm winter, combined with what might be an … [Read more...] about Wildfire smoke is coming for the US again. We’re not ready.