Forest fires

Commends Actions of Firefighters in Combating Brush Fires

April 25, 2008 -- As dry weather conditions persist and the state’s forest fire danger continues to be elevated, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today reminded residents of the current restrictions on burning brush on their property.

Forest fire: Photo by waterboi_atx

The Governor said that even if a property owner has received a permit from a local Open Burning Official to burn brush, the property owner can not do so within 100 feet of a grassland or woodland when the state’s forest fire danger is high.    » read more »

State Forestry Division responding as fire threatens homes and property

April 20, 2008 -- SANTA FE- New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson late this afternoon directed all related state agencies to assist in ongoing federal firefighting efforts with the Trigo fire burning in the Manzano Mountains in Torrance County.

Trigo wildfire, New Mexico: Manzano Mountains in Torrance County. Photo by Kit_Z (CC)

The fire is burning primarily on federal land and firefighting efforts are being directed from the Southwest Fire Coordination Center in Albuquerque.    » read more »

Additional State Resources Mobilized to Assist with Firefighting Efforts as State and Local Agencies Continue Coordinated Response

April 20, 2008 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today announced that a forest fire at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County is now 80 percent contained with favorable conditions suggesting the fire could soon be under control.

New York Governor David Paterson: Photo by jcommaroto (CC)    » read more »

Emergency loans to help businesses, homeowners and renters

May 29, 2007 -- Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is asking the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make financial assistance available for businesses and residents along the Gunflint Trail in Cook County. The Governor requested an SBA Disaster Declaration today because of the damage caused by the Ham Lake fire.    » read more »