Open Burning Hazard
 
By KVFD
March 19, 2023
 

Today at 12:58 PM, KVFD responded to Valley Road in West Sadsbury Township for an open burning that was a hazard and unauthorized, and in danger of further extension because of the gusting winds.

The fire was extingushed quickly. Please see the alert below.

Statement
Alert:
...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS
EVENING...

A combination of low relative humidity, a gusty northwest wind,
and dry fine fuels will lead to an elevated risk for fire spread
with any potential fire starts afternoon across southeast
Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, and eastern Maryland. Minimum
relative humidity values this afternoon will range from 20 to 25
percent across the region. West to northwest winds will range from
12 to 20 mph with 25 to 35 mph gusts.
Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be
sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses,
dead leaves, and other tree litter that ignite will have the
potential to spread fire quickly.
For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and eduction, please visit your state`s
forestry or environmental protection website.

 
Units: Chief 8, Engine 8, Rescue 8, Tac 8, Amb 8, Tanker 8