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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Jennings Creek Wildfire in New York

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Jennings Creek Wildfire in New York New York, N.Y. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 2 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Nov. 15 to assist the state of New York in combating the Jennings Creek Wildfire, currently burning in Orange County, New York. FEMA Region 2 Administrator David Warrington approved the state’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) this morning. The fire threatened approximately 650 structures in the state, including approximately 500 homes mostly within and around the towns of Warwick and Tuxedo Park, with
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Fire Weather Watch issued June 19 at 1:42PM MDT until June 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU AND WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS NOON TO 9 PM FRIDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU AND WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS 11 AM TO 9 PM SATURDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... .South to southwest winds will trend stronger Friday and Saturday afternoons, increasing the risk of rapid fire spread. Humidity recoveries have been consistently poor and will continue to be so leading into Friday and Saturday. Very low afternoon minimum humidity values of five to ten
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Fire Weather Watch issued June 19 at 2:44PM MDT until June 20 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 427... The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated winds and low relative humidities
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SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1202 PM CDT Thu Jun 19 2025 Valid 191700Z - 201200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR NORTHWESTERN NEVADA... ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PARTS OF EASTERN NEVADA...WESTERN UTAH...AND NORTHWESTERN ARIZONA... Only minor changes to previous forecast were needed. A broad upper-level trough and associated stronger southwest flow pattern will bring widespread Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions to much of the Great Basin today. Dry fuels, low humidity and expansive area of 20-25 mph from the southwest will contribute to wildfire spread potential.
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FEMA Approves Assistance for the Line Fire in California and Three Other Active Wildfires in Western States, Urges People to Stay Safe and Listen to Local Officials

FEMA Approves Assistance for the Line Fire in California and Three Other Active Wildfires in Western States, Urges People to Stay Safe and Listen to Local Officials WASHINGTON – The Line Fire in Southern California has spread to more than 20,000 acres, forced the evacuation of thousands of homes in San Bernardino County and is threatening more than 36,000 structures. FEMA is urging residents and visitors to listen to instructions from local officials and to evacuate immediately if told to do so. The FEMA approved funds will help states mitigate, manage and control active wildfires in California, including the Line
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Fire Weather Watch issued June 19 at 1:36AM MDT until June 22 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 203 BELOW 7000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 203 BELOW 7000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 7000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 9 AM Friday to midnight MDT Friday night. The Fire
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Fire Weather Watch issued June 19 at 1:29AM MDT until June 21 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 223. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...For Friday, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. For Saturday, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph
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Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 2:26PM MDT until June 22 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening, as well as from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast
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Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 2:26PM MDT until June 21 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening, as well as from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast
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Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 1:39PM MDT until June 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... .South to southwest winds will trend stronger Friday afternoon, increasing the risk of rapid fire spread. Humidity recoveries have been consistently poor and will continue to be so leading into Friday. Very low afternoon minimum humidity values of five to ten percent will further contribute to the rapid drying of fuels. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau