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Fire officials warn of increased forest fire risk

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DNCR) says there is a high chance of wildfire on Thursday, April 24, and advises not to burn.

Courtesy of PA DNCR

The DNCR says 99.9% of all wildfires in PA are caused by people.

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They advise avoiding burning or using extra caution when starting outdoor fires, as every county in our area is at a high risk level.

There is a burn ban in place in Montour County that expires Friday, April 25.