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150 acres lost in Blue Mountain brush fire

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Officials with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources estimate that 150 acres have been since Saturday afternoon's brush fire.

Authorities say that number is expected to climb to over 200 acres when all is said and done.

Officials say the fire is currently at 20% containment with air drops making progress on slowing down the fire.

The County of Northampton stated that a Type 3 Incident Management Team will arrive on Monday November 4 to evaluate the damage.

Veterans Parade honors veterans in Luzerne County

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Veterans Day is just over a week away and some communities are already honoring area vets.

The first Veterans Parade in Plymouth stepped off this morning in honor of those who have served.

This parade was organized by the Rotary Club of Plymouth to show veterans in the community, and throughout our area just how much they are appreciated.

The organizers say they could not have done this without the help and support of the community.

Lackawanna County animal shelter hosts annual 'Feast for the Birds'

DALTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It was a feast for the birds at an animal sanctuary in Lackawanna County Saturday.

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary in Dalton hosted its 13th annual Feast for the birds.

It is the sanctuary's biggest fundraiser.

Indraloka means 'heaven for the gods' and it's situated on 100 acres of sprawling hills as hundreds of rescued farm animals call it home.

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