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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.

Fire Department celebrates 100 years with community day

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.

Fire Department celebrates 100 years with community day

SHAVERTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Shavertown Fire Department is turning 100 years old, and to celebrate, they are hosting a community day on Saturday, May 3.

Courtesy of Shavertown Fire Department

From 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., there will be local vendors, food trucks, opportunities to touch the trucks, a mobile safety smokehouse, vehicle/fire safety demonstrations, face painting, games, and more.

Courtesy of Shavertown Fire Department

Carbon County nonprofit hands out air quality monitors

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