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This concludes Fire Weather Awareness Week for Pennsylvania. Want more information? Visit https://smokeybear.com for more 🔥 safety content all-year lon#WildfireSafetyPAyPA
March 27, 2026 at 8:02 PM
🔥Before you burn debris or start a campfire, visit http://weather.gov/ctp/fireweather!
👀You can access @DCNRnews Fire Danger maps, @NWS forecasts, fuel moisture information, @NWSSPC Fire Weather Outlooks, weather observations, and #WildfireSafetyPAfetyPA
March 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
🚒 PA wildland firefighters are trained & qualified to serve on organized incident management teams or wildland crews. Since 1973, over 200 crews from PA have assisted with fire and disaster relief throughout the countr#WildfireSafetyPAyPA
March 27, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Other common causes of wildfire in Pennsylvania include:
🚬Smoking
🚗Vehicles
🚜 Outdoor Equipment
This spring, do all you can to prevent sparking a wildfire!
And always rem#HoldOnToYourButtsYou#WildfireSafetyPAfireSafetyPA
March 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM
A Special Weather Statement can be issued by your local @NWS office when there is an elevated risk of wildfire spread in Pennsylvania, but conditions do not warrant a Watch or Warning. On days when these are issued, 🔥, when ignited, can spread rapidl#WildfireSafetyPAyPA
March 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
A combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuel moistures outline critical fire weather conditions. In these situations, Fire Weather Watches or Red Flag Warnings can be issued to outline these conditions. #WildfireSafetyPA
March 25, 2026 at 11:02 AM
According to the @DCNRnews, humans have caused 99% of all wildfires in Pennsylvania since 2002!
⚡️ Lightning accounted for less than 1% of wildfires
🔥 The rest are the result of humans
🫵 Only YOU can prevent w#WildfireSafetyPAreSafetyPA
March 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Private landowners interested in prescribed burning are encouraged to visit the Pennsylvania Prescribed Fire Council website where they can learn more about becoming a Pennsylvania Certified Prescribed Burn Manager: https://paprescribedfire.org/cpbm/
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March 23, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Forecasters at the @NWS complete fire weather forecasts, including posting statements when conditions for wildfire spread become a threat to life and property in their local service areas. #WildfireSafetyPA
March 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Allegheny National Forest is the only National Forest in PA! The Allegheny Fire Program implements prescribed fire to benefit natural resources and reduce the risk of unwanted wildfires in the future. Learn more about ANF: http://fs.usda.gov/main/allegheny/about-forest/about-areaâ€#WildfireSafetyPAPA
March 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Did you know that @DCNRnews has a Bureau of Forestry? They protect 17 million acres of public & private wildlands from wildfire damage. Visit the PA DCNR Wildfire page for more information! http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire/Pages/default.aspxâ€#WildfireSafetyPAPA
March 23, 2026 at 11:02 AM
🔥 PA's Fire Weather Awareness Week kicks off Monday (March 23rd) and runs through Friday (March 27th) this year! Foll#WildfireSafetyPAyPA for fire weather information from the @NWS, @PEMAHQ , @DCNRnews, Allegheny National Forecast, and @PAGameComm this wee#WildfireSafetyPAyPA
March 23, 2026 at 3:32 AM
There is an elevated risk of wildfire spread today, especially in southeast PA.
Avoid any outdoor burning
Do not casually discard cigarette butts & matches
Be careful with equipment that may cause sparks
#WildfireSafetyPA #PAwx
November 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🚒 PA wildland firefighters are trained & qualified to serve on organized incident management teams or wildland crews. Since 1973, over 200 crews from PA have assisted with fire and disaster relief throughout the country. #WildfireSafetyPA
March 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
March 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuel moistures outline critical fire weather conditions. In these situations, Fire Weather Watches or Red Flag Warnings can be issued to outline these conditions. #WildfireSafetyPA
March 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Prescribed burns: Key to wildfire prevention and healthy ecosystems. Experts use them under controlled condition. Learn more: http://smokeybear.com #WildfireSafetyPA
March 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
March 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🔥PA Fire Weather Awareness Week: March 24-28th! Follow #WildfireSafetyPA for updates.
March 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM