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Central Pa. wildfires largely contained, but crews ‘don’t want to walk away from it just yet’
One full week after ignition, crews are still battling two large — for Pennsylvania — wildfires in the Michaux State Forest ...
Crews scaling back as dangers from central Pa. wildfires lessen: DCNR
Fewer than three dozen people are still working to extinguish the Hammonds Rocks Fire and Thompson Hollow Fire, the DCNR said ...
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Pa. Game Commission looks to swap property at Glen Onoko Falls with DCNR, buy 5 properties
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved the purchase of five properties and a land swap with the DCNR. The land swap involves Glen Onoko Falls, a popular hiking area closed due to ...
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DCNR aerial spraying targets fall cankerworm in Somerset County
Aerial spraying is set to begin in parts of Somerset County to stop an outbreak of fall cankerworms, a native but destructive ...
Crews make progress in containing Michaux State Forest wildfires
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) issued an update Saturday morning on the Thompson Hollow fire ...
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DCNR confident in putting out Michaux State Forest fire | Live Updates
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Two fires continue to burn in the ... There are no changes in containments from yesterday, but the DCNR said that the fires are under control. Less personnel are on ...
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Officials: Local crews demobilized as Michaux wildfires mostly contained, DCNR to remain
The efforts to contain large wildfires in the Michaux State Forest were nearing completion Tuesday, officials said, with DCNR crews remaining on site.