Erie region facing moderate risk of fire danger with burn ban in effect

With the burn ban going into effect in the City of Erie, our entire region is under a moderate risk of fire danger.

18 days since it has rained in Erie and it already showing in this five-county region and other areas.

Jay Lindemuth of the PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry says that even for areas that are not under a burn ban, “Residents and visitors to the area should use extreme caution, or avoid outdoor burning until we receive measurable precipitation.”

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