Brush fire alerts? Have you ever?

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chic

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My hometown got a warning this morning not to go out because of brush fire danger! Another first. This has NEVER happened before. It has been a dry month but we never get brush fires around here.

Have you any experience with this, and how serious is it? I'm going about my day as usual and BF can call if anything bad happens and we can meet up somewhere but nothing bad is going to happen. I believe they are over reacting. People with breathing issues should perhaps stay in, But that is not me.
 

Chic, are they warning you because there’s smoke caused by fires that are burning right now. Or is the warning to avoid forested areas to prevent fires.
 

chic said:
My hometown got a warning this morning not to go out because of brush fire danger! Another first. This has NEVER happened before. It has been a dry month but we never get brush fires around here.

Have you any experience with this, and how serious is it? I'm going about my day as usual and BF can call if anything bad happens and we can meet up somewhere but nothing bad is going to happen. I believe they are over reacting. People with breathing issues should perhaps stay in, But that is not me.
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Where are you located?
 
Only once was a fire close enough that I stayed home because I was worried about not being able to go inside to get my dogs. That way if I had to evacuate I would have them with me.
 
Jules said:
Chic, are they warning you because there’s smoke caused by fires that are burning right now. Or is the warning to avoid forested areas to prevent fires.
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I would have thought that but I didn't see any smoke. Go figure. :unsure:
 

New England Brush Fire Risks​

Yes, New England has brush fire problems.
Recent events have highlighted the region’s vulnerability to brush fires. As of October 28, 2024, multiple brush fires broke out in Massachusetts, including a large fire in Salem that burned over 130 acres, and another in Middleton that scorched 250 acres. These fires caused air quality issues and smoke was detected as far south as Boston.
According to reports, dry conditions and gusty winds contributed to the rapid spread of the fires. The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services stated that 18 active brush fires were reported statewide in the past 24 hours.
New Hampshire also experienced brush fires over the weekend, with multiple blazes reported across the state. While no major damage or injuries were reported, the fires highlighted the region’s elevated fire risk due to dry conditions.
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for southern New England, indicating unfavorable conditions for wildfire growth. Fire officials warned residents to exercise caution, as dry leaves, dead vegetation, and other fuels are extremely receptive to ignition.
In addition, experts noted that New England has two fire seasons: spring and autumn. The autumn season, characterized by leaf drop and dry spells, creates a potential tinderbox in woods, highway medians, open fields, and dried marshlands.
Overall, the recent brush fire outbreaks in New England demonstrate the region’s susceptibility to these types of fires, particularly during periods of dry weather and strong winds.
 
Paco Dennis said:

New England Brush Fire Risks​

Yes, New England has brush fire problems.
Recent events have highlighted the region’s vulnerability to brush fires. As of October 28, 2024, multiple brush fires broke out in Massachusetts, including a large fire in Salem that burned over 130 acres, and another in Middleton that scorched 250 acres. These fires caused air quality issues and smoke was detected as far south as Boston.
According to reports, dry conditions and gusty winds contributed to the rapid spread of the fires. The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services stated that 18 active brush fires were reported statewide in the past 24 hours.
New Hampshire also experienced brush fires over the weekend, with multiple blazes reported across the state. While no major damage or injuries were reported, the fires highlighted the region’s elevated fire risk due to dry conditions.
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for southern New England, indicating unfavorable conditions for wildfire growth. Fire officials warned residents to exercise caution, as dry leaves, dead vegetation, and other fuels are extremely receptive to ignition.
In addition, experts noted that New England has two fire seasons: spring and autumn. The autumn season, characterized by leaf drop and dry spells, creates a potential tinderbox in woods, highway medians, open fields, and dried marshlands.
Overall, the recent brush fire outbreaks in New England demonstrate the region’s susceptibility to these types of fires, particularly during periods of dry weather and strong winds.
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Thanks Paco. It has been dry here but I saw no smoke or reason to stay in today.
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Please do not underestimate grass fires. Especially during day light you will not see them unless they are very close. Those fires need little fuel and can jump and often they turn into root fires. Be aware of your surroundings and know where your pets are. Hope for rain!
 
Right now, N. East PA is all big trees, etc, but about every 35-40 years, a wildfire wipes out a lot of trees. The last fire was 35 years ago. My area was completely clear cut of trees in the 1800s. So the trees that grew back were all about the same age, and their descendants were all about the same age. Supposedly, this makes our forests extremely vulnerable to wildfires, especially in the spring months and late fall.
 
Twostep said:
Please do not underestimate grass fires. Especially during day light you will not see them unless they are very close. Those fires need little fuel and can jump and often they turn into root fires. Be aware of your surroundings and know where your pets are. Hope for rain!
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But you would see smoke from them wouldn't you??
 
About 25-30 years ago, we had bad brush fires here in Florida, not in my area thank goodness.

I was on the phone with my counterpart at another branch office, working on a project, when she casually mentioned, "I'd better get off the phone now and leave. The flames are right outside my window. Bye! Talk to you later." Gasp!

Driving back from the beach one day, we found ourselves between two burning areas. An officer said to keep going and we'd be out of it before it got bad. We drove on and I was impressed to count 22 firetrucks of different types (big and small) coming toward us. What was impressive was that they were from fire departments all over the country and quite a few tribal trucks, too.

It's inspirational to see how much help is offered by the out-of-state fire departments, park services and utility companies when there is a disaster somewhere.
 
RadishRose said:
@chic, it rained here too! I fell asleep very early so I didn't see it, but when I let my dog out about 4am, I saw that everything was wet. Finally got up at 7am with everything very wet so I think it rained again. So happy! Foggy here now.
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I know. Same here. We can use a cloudy day..
 

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