The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) says progress is being made in containing two wildfires at Michaux State Forest in Cumb
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says progress is being made in containing two wildfires at Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County.Officials said the Thompson Hollow Fire , which has been burning for several days, is 33% contained as of 9:00 p.
m. Saturday. The Hammonds Rock Fire is 41% contained.Thompsons Hollow Fire: 2,248 acresCentral Pennsylvanians share their photos of Cumberland County wildfires Authorities said voluntary evacuation requests for 80% of residents in previously designated areas have been lifted, and that no buildings have been lost in the fires. However, crews are still on high alert for potentially negative conditions on Sunday. DCNR officials said they'll be keeping a close eye on dead trees in the forest.is expected to bring more dry and windy conditions. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 60s across much of Central PA.They also said if you would like to assist with the firefighting effort, they suggest donating money to volunteer fire companies that have responded. That includes dozens across Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and York Counties. Crews have also been called in from parts of Maryland.Stay Connected
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