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CBS News
05-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Michigan DNR issues warning about fires and dry conditions over holiday weekend
The holiday weekend continues with plenty of fun, family friendly activities like camping. But before you head "up north" to celebrate, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a warning for you: Be mindful of starting fires because some parts of the state are experiencing drought-like conditions. In Michigan, holiday weekends are for spending time out on the water or by a campfire roasting food. "We have had instances where you will find them. They have caused fires over the years," Jeff Corser, Michigan DNR fire management specialist, said. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, some parts of the state are experiencing abnormally dry to severe drought conditions. "There's just areas inside Michigan that did not get the snowpack, did not get the rainfall over the spring, so they're just a little bit drier, a little bit faster than where they're supposed to be," Corser said. Those dry conditions mean a higher risk of fire danger. "Just make sure when you're doing your campfires, they are in proper rings. Just open burning is just not a good idea right now," Corser said. The DNR is reminding people how to put out those campfires when you're done. "Make sure it's wet, and it's how we recommend, just drowning them. Can't get your hand there if you can't get close to it, you know; it's not out. So, water and a shovel, and stir them up good," Corser said. Fireworks are another hazard. "We recommend, you know, wetting down the area that you are lighting these fireworks from, the ones that are kind of a horizontal launching like bottle rockets and stuff," Corser said. Experts say light fireworks over concrete, gravel, or asphalt instead of grass. "They will ignite fires, especially the drier grasses, and even the pine needles on the forest floor are fairly dry right now," Corser said. If a wildfire does catch, the aftermath can be devastating. "Today is supposed to be a fairly windy, dusty day, so in the right fuels, the fine fuels, those can get up and go really quick," Corser said. That's why you want to put safety first while celebrating the holiday this weekend.
CBS News
05-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Weekend storms and midweek heat: What to expect across Colorado
Saturday and Sunday will follow a familiar summer pattern: warm, partly sunny days with a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms, particularly east of the Denver metro. CBS While most storms will be brief, some could turn strong or even severe, packing hail and damaging wind gusts. Areas near the Nebraska and Kansas borders could see the strongest storms each afternoon. CBS Early next week, conditions could become more favorable for severe storms, especially in the afternoon and evening. CBS By Tuesday and Wednesday, the pattern shifts. A strong ridge of high pressure will build over the Rockies, bringing dry and much hotter weather to the state. Wednesday looks to be the hottest day of the week, with highs in the upper 90s across the plains — and a few locations like Greeley could even hit triple digits. CBS With storm chances decreasing and temperatures rising, fire danger may increase midweek, especially in areas that dry out quickly after the weekend storms.
CBS News
21-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Soaring temps continue through the weekend, cooldown coming next week
The heat wave continues Saturday with high temperatures in the upper 90s and some metro area towns reaching triple digits. A heat advisory is in place for the foothills to the eastern plains until 6 p.m. Saturday. High temperatures on the plains could reach 105 degrees. If you plan to be outside during the afternoon and early evening, make sure you drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen. You may even want to bring a small fan with you. CBS A red flag warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Saturday for most of the high country and western slope. Wind gusts could reach as high as 50 miles per hour, and relative humidity is low, between five to 10%. CBS Sunday will be a tad cooler. Tad being the key word, as high temperatures will be in the low 90s. CBS Come Monday, we will finally see a break in the heat as a cold front slides into Colorado. Don't expect wet weather, unfortunately; however, temperatures will drop into the 70s, which will feel amazing! The chance of rain returns Tuesday and Wednesday, which will be great news for our fire danger.
CBS News
20-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Vegetation fires burn near Highway 101 in San Jose
At least two vegetation fires were burning in San Jose Friday afternoon on a day when fire danger was high because of high winds and low humidity. One of the fires was burning next to U.S. Highway 101 at Story Road near the Interstate Highway 280/680 exchange. A second vegetation fire was burning in the area of Galveston Avenue and Summerside Drive near Coyote Creek, north of Tully Road and west of Highway 101. A fire burns in the area of Galveston Avenue and Summerside Drive in San Jose, June 20, 2025. Alert California/PG&E This is a breaking news item. More information to be added as available.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cal Fire suspends burn permits as fires break out in the Sacramento region
Cal Fire suspended residential debris burning permits within the state responsibility areas of Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento and San Joaquin counties on Saturday. State responsibility areas are locations where Cal Fire is the primary emergency response agency responsible for fire suppression and prevention. Warming temperatures, dry winds and abundant grass growth are increasing fire danger across the region and making it unsafe for the public to perform burns, according to a press release from Cal Fire's Amador-El Dorado unit. Fires have already started popping up in the area. One was quickly contained in southeastern Sacramento County on Saturday after burning 80 acres and threatening several structures. Consumnes Community Service District Fire Department responded to a grass fire in the rural part of Elk Grove between Bradshaw Road and Bader Road, south of Calvine Road. The Bradshaw fire briefly prompted evacuations of a few ranch homes, according to Cal Fire. Forward progress of the fire was stopped Saturday afternoon and its cause is under investigation. The Consumnes CSD Fire Department reported no injuries and has begun a damage assessment. On Sunday another vegetation fire, along Sheridan Boulevard, south of the community of Sheridan, prompted Cal Fire to order evacuations. Those have since been lifted. By 2:54 p.m. the fire had burned 49 acres and was 20% contained. To protect homes and property Cal Fire suggests clearing all dead vegetation within 100 feet of structures and finding alternative ways to dispose of landscape debris.
