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The wave of triple-digit temperatures is ushering in increased fire danger in Northern California for the rest of the week and through Labor Day weekend.

City of Sentinel Butte, North Dakota 58654 City Council Minutes Unofficial June 20, 2022 Mayor Jason Lee called the meeting to order June 20, 2022 at 8:06 pm. Present were: Mayor- Jason Lee, City Auditor – Faith Van Horn Alderpersons: Marnie Dietz, Denise Dietz, Sue Feldman, Troy Finneman Guest: Burt Cook & Joel Fasching City Council Meeting Minutes from May 9, 2022 were read and approved as written Department Reports: Lagoon/Landfill/Streets- Discussion of mowing at the lagoon. Grounds – Nothing new to report. Water/Sewer – Waiting on new water meters to be replaced. Buildings – F...

Rain’s threatening to fall this weekend. Here’s why that’s not a bad thing. Tags:  Fire Index and KBDI The Fire Index is the ability for spontaneous (from sparks from rail cars or form careless outdoor burning) fires. Even though it might seem obvious, the drier the conditions, the more easily fires can rapidly burn. The Keetch Bryam Drought Index (KBDI) is more about soil conditions. It’s very possible to see surface vegetation dry out quickly under the spring and summer sunshine, which is typically associated with low afternoon humidity levels. But soil moisture can still stay mois...

Fire Index HIGH Today Across South Dakota Have you been enjoying the warmer weather? Me too. Getting out each morning and afternoon for a walk or bike ride has become routine again since the weather has taken a turn for the better. But! Warmer and windy conditions are elevating the fire danger across the state as the Black Hills has seen fires ignite. More than 2,000 acres have burned near Fairburn, South Dakota, according to KOTA. It is reported that the Agate Bed Fire was started by human causes. Another fire in the area was started by sparks from a slash burn pile.

We have to meet our fire index. we have to have all the firefighters in place back at their station. they're back at their station for the most part, however, we have to refill the trucks with foam. we have to be ready for the next incident. you can't have not met your index. faa has strict standards and we won't operate as an airport until everything is back at 100% and ready to respond. they have a certain amount of time to respond to an incident like this, they did. the firemen responded quickly and the passengers got off the plane. everything worked as planned. >> i know it's a little earl...