Since it began, the rim fire has burned more than a quarter million acres in and around the National Park making it the largest wildfire own record in the sierra nevada. And that reminded us of another fire 17 years ago in that same area. It was called the ackerson fire and it burned nearly 60,000 acres and had a devastating effect in that area for months to come. Heres ktvus john fowler as the ackerson fire burned. Drew to a close as twilight descended on the sierra. This helicopter one of four spent the day in the river valley. It is steep, inaccessible and dangerous and the site of just one of the sierra forest fires now raging out of control. Extremely difficult for ground crews. The battle here has been from the air. These helicopters that we have here and these air tankers are whats keeping these helicopters in shape. Reporter into a forest that hasn t burned in a century. It now flames up intensely. We have heavily logs, older brush, older trees that kind of thing. Burns hotter.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced Tuesday it is awarding $2.9 million to seven applicants for the PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program, an organization providing financial incentives and support for owners and operators of vehicle fleets to reduce air pollution. According to officials, this grant program targets diesel-powered […]
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know where one can buy a “Lewiston Strong” T-shirt? I am sure there must be a lot of places, but thought you could assist me. Liz, Minot ANSWER: Several wonderful individuals have created Lewiston-branded T-shirts and other apparel to raise money for those impacted by the Oct. 25 mass […]
Natalie Beaudoin, 17, a senior at Lewiston High School, is one of several people across Maine to have designed clothing to sell as fundraisers in the wake of the Oct. 25 killings.