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April 3, 2019 | Michelle Queen

NWS Issues Fire Weather Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon today until 8 p.m. tonight for conditions that promote the rapid spread of wildfires. According to the NWS, a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The strongest wind gusts are expected this afternoon and early evening. […]

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November 20, 2016 | Staff Writer

Winds Fan Barn Fire to Adjacent Brush in Clarksburg (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating what sparked a barn fire on Sunday afternoon on Stringtown Road in Clarksburg. Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said over 60 firefighters responded to the blaze. He said the windy weather made the response challenging, and the fire extended to some adjacent brush. There were some road closures in […]

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March 24, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Fire Weather Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 10 a.m. today until 8 p.m. tonight for fire weather conditions. According to the NWS, a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The strongest wind gusts are expected this afternoon and early evening. Any […]

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