Help Smokey Bear prevent forest, farm fires
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As Smokey Bear has told Americans since 1947, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.” Turns out, he’s right because fires are often preventable.
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Virginia Department of Forestry warns of increased fire danger
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In response to weather forecasts for Thursday, April 12, the Virginia Department of Forestry urges people to help prevent wildfires by postponing open-air fires until conditions improve.
Sense of community in Spitfire Grill spring musical ‘fits the ethos’ at EMU
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Its wide acclaim – The New York Times called it “soul-satisfying” and “freeing” – isn’t the only reason The Spitfire Grill musical is Eastern Mennonite University’s spring theater production: It also “fits the ethos of EMU,” said music professor James Richardson.
Expert: U.S. agricultural economy could get caught in ‘cross-fire’ of tariffs on Chinese goods
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Implementing tariffs unilaterally on China exposes the U.S. to retaliatory tariffs that could rocket the United States into a trade war with China, says Virginia Tech expert Jason Grant.
Iran’s traditional Fire Festival set to upset regime
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For thousands of years now, Iran has witnessed a Fire Festival on the last Tuesday of every year. Iranians ring in the New Year on the spring equinox, which corresponds to March 20 this year. But first, they bid winter farewell by holding a national day of Charshanbeh Soori as it is called in Farsi, the language of Iran.
Charlottesville Fire Department receives Governor’s Award for Outstanding Fire Department Response
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The Charlottesville Fire Department was awarded the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Fire Department Response this past weekend at the annual Virginia Fire Chiefs Association Fire & Rescue Conference.
Spring wildfire season begins Feb. 15th in Virginia
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As wildfire season approaches, an increased threat is expected in some areas of Virginia. Factors influencing this risk include a lingering lack of rain, minimal snowfall and continued growth into areas where development and natural areas meet.
Pursuit in Augusta County ends in arrest, vehicle fire
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A wanted man is in custody, one Augusta County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was struck while in pursuit, and another went up in flames, after a wild ride through the county on Tuesday.
Virginia State Police seek public’s help with Augusta County fire investigation
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The Virginia State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with an ongoing investigation into a fire that destroyed a building still under construction in Augusta County.
Tough challenges ahead for California firefighters, residents, according to Virginia Tech fire expert
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The intensity of the deadly wildfires in Northern California can be attributed, in part, to a lack of controlled fires.
