Emergency management urges pause on open-burn season as county stays dry County emergency management briefed commissioners on above‑normal temperatures and historically low moisture, recommending the county keep open-burn season closed until further notice and use a permit-based process for any controlled burns.

Duchesne County is facing critical fire weather with above-normal temperatures and low moisture, leading officials to recommend a pause on the open-burn season until conditions improve.

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Remembering those who were lost in Grenfell Tower and other buildings around the world, all because rich people wanted to save money or make even more.

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Metro Waste Authority urges battery drop‑offs after rising lithium‑battery fires; West Des Moines has three collection sites Metro Waste Authority told the West Des Moines council that lithium batteries are driving fires at landfills and recycling facilities, described three local battery drop‑off locations and reported over 14,000 pounds collected toward a 10,000‑pound DNR goal; MWA outlined hazardous‑waste options and proposed manufacturer‑funded legislation.

Lithium batteries are igniting dangerous fires at recycling facilities, but a new battery-collection campaign in West Des Moines is tackling the issue head-on!

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Commission weighs altering burn‑season schedule, considers stage‑1 restrictions amid early green‑up County fire official and commissioners discussed moving or adjusting burn‑season dates and using stage‑1 restrictions earlier than usual because of a dry start to the season and recent fires; staff recommended retaining flexible authority for the fire warden and emergency management director to set days.

Duchesne County is considering a flexible approach to its burn season amid early green-up and moderate drought, potentially changing how and when residents can manage their land.

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City of Kelowna offers free curbside collection to remove flammable plants - Kelowna Capital News Registration for curbside pickup opens Monday, March 30

ICYMI: “Planning ahead for wildfire season, the City of Kelowna is offering free curbside removal of highly flammable plants for residents.” kelownacapnews.com/2026/03/28/c... - Capital News

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More Spring checklist!

With current weather conditions, now is the time to do some spring cleaning and clear your storm drains and gutters.

Clear or trim dry grasses, and dead or dying vegetation.

Preparations start at home, and there is no better time than now.

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Just a reminder that the heat wave affecting the central coast right now is making a lot of fuels available to burn that weren’t just a week ago… Take care when working with potential ignition sources (camp fires, welding, mowing, heavy equipment, etc.) #fireprevention

Commissioners approve notice of intent to adopt temporary red-flag open burn ban ordinance Roosevelt County commissioners approved a notice of intent to adopt Ordinance 2026-O1 creating a temporary open-burn ban that applies only while a National Weather Service red-flag warning is active; emergency managers said exemptions for necessary hot work and cooking remain and fire agencies retain authority to shut down unsafe activity.

Roosevelt County is taking action to protect residents by implementing a temporary open-burn ban during red-flag warnings, ensuring safety without restricting essential activities like cooking.

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Minnehaha County bans open burning, declares fire emergency The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 13 adopted Resolution MC20-65 declaring a fire danger emergency and prohibiting open burning in the county until rescinded by the chair in consultation with the county Emergency Management Director; the measure passed 5-0.

Minnehaha County has declared a fire emergency, banning open burning due to dangerously dry and windy conditions—how will this impact local communities?

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Peachland to begin fire mitigation work at MacKinnon Park Peachland firefighters will spend several days this month clearing brush and fuel hazards at MacKinnon Park as part of routine wildfire mitigation work, with no burning involved.

PEACHLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Crews will start work at MacKinnon Park, adjacent to MacKinnon Road and Cousins Road, Saturday, Mar. 14 and again on Wednesday, Mar. 18 and Thursday, Mar. 19.” www.castanet.net/news/Peachla... - @castanet.net

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It is that time of the year again. Spring Forward on Sunday, March 8! Take time now to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

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