Crime & Safety
No Open Burning in Forks
National Weather Service advisory warns of the elevated risk of wildfires through Monday.
"No Open Burning."
Forks Township has issued a National Weather Service red flag warning of the enhanced risk of wildfires spreading, especially on Wednesday, on its website.
Low relative humidity levels, gusty winds and drying fine fuels will create an elevated risk for the spread of wildfires into early Wednesday evening.
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Wednesday through Monday: Low relative humidity levels, gusty winds and the continuation of drying fine fuels will create an elevated risk for the spread of wildfires Wednesday. The region may be affected by a coastal low from Friday into Friday night. Any precipitation should fall as rain.
For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your State Forestry or Environmental Protection website.
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