| With the recent Drought all Fire Companies are asking residents NO TO BURN at this very dry time it only takes one second and you can have a major problem on your hands and it could result in loss of life or property quickly.
Also a reminder to all SMOKERS mind your debris throwing them into mulch or chucking it out the window can result in a rapid fire spread.
The counties of Chester, Lancaster, Lehigh, Northampton and Berks are Extreme fire danger.
Extreme
The fire situation is explosive and can result in extensive property damage. Fires under extreme conditions start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. Development into high-intensity burning will usually be faster and occur from smaller fires than in the very high danger class (item 4). Direct attack is rarely possible, and may be dangerous, except immediately after ignition. Fires burning in heavy slash or in conifer stands may be unmanageable while the extreme burning condition lasts. Under these conditions, the only effective and safe control action is on the flanks until the weather changes or the fuel supply lessens.
The counties of Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia are Very High
Fires start very easily and spread at a very fast rate. Fires start easily from all causes, spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires are a constant danger. Fires burning in heavy fuels may quickly develop high-intensity characteristics, such as long-distance spotting and fire whirlwinds. Direct attack at the head of such fires is rarely possible after they have been burning more than a few minutes. |
