"DCNR statistics
show nearly 85 percent of Pennsylvania’s wildfires occur in March, April and
May, before greening of state woodlands and brushy areas.
In
2019, more than 500 wildfires burned 688 acres in Pennsylvania, destroyed 14
structures and caused three injuries. Human carelessness with outdoor fires
continued to lead the list of causes of wildfires across the state.
Burning debris is the leading cause.
Fighting
wildfires is dangerous. Related injuries would add challenges to already taxed
first-responders and medical facilities.
Amid
COVID-19 precautions and staffing restraints, the Bureau of Forestry’s wildfire
fighting force is ready to meet any wildfire threats in the days ahead, but the help of all Pennsylvanians is needed. Property owners, anglers, hunters and
others are urged to observe wildfire prevention vigilance throughout the state."
- Terrence Brady, Press Secretary - Office of the Secretary
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