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Wildfire Dangers a Reality in Maine

Nelson Jewell — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:45:55 +0000

We’ve already seen some destruction to land and homes due to runaway fires this spring. WABI-TV5 and CW’s weather team have consistently reminded us that there is no major rainfall expected in the near future, and that the fire danger is indeed high. In fact, we are now nearing the extreme level. Here’s a great [...]

'Tis the Season to Transition from Blizzard Warnings to Red Flag Warnings

Susan Patten — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:21:57 +0000

As the temperatures become more mild and we get further away from the likelihood of a major blizzard, our thoughts naturally turn to spring clean up in our yards, and that often leads to burning brush. Enter the Maine Forest Service as they remind you how quickly a back yard bursh burning event can turn into a neighborhood wildfire.

Maine Forest Service Specialty Team Heads to Hurricane Sandy Stricken Areas

Nelson Jewell — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:37:39 +0000

If you've wondered what kind of relief effort is underway to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy, rest assured that a special team from Maine is already on the scene in New York City.

Q-106.5's, News Director, Craig Colson, reports that an "Incident Management Team" from the Maine Forest Service had just completed training for such disasters