This June has given us above normal temperatures and a lack of rain. As a result, a county-wide burn ban has begun. As we approach “fireworks season” things look like they will only get warmer and remain dry, thus adding to the fire risk.
So what can you do to discharge fireworks safely?
Reality check: It is still only June, right? That needs to be to be pointed out since Ferndale has been bathed in August-like temperatures for most of the month. And it is not expected to end any time soon.
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center is forewarning of the opportunity to view the aurora borealis (aka northern lights) tonight.
While such burn bans are permanently in place within the Ferndale city limits and designated urban growth areas (UGA), the County Fire Marshall has declared outlying areas will also be under an open burning ban beginning 8:00am Wednesday, June 17th, until further notice.
In the last two days there have been three significant earthquakes off the coast of Oregon. Fortunately there have been no tsunami alerts as a result. But these quakes are reminders of the ever-present and enormous Cascadia Subduction Zone, a fault that runs from northern California to Vancouver Island.
Enough said.
Lots of sirens in the Portal Way / Grandview area around midnight were the result of a single-car accident northbound I-5 just before the Grandview interchange. A…
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UPDATE 5:05pm While the accidents southbound have been moved to the shoulder, traffic southbound is backed up to Smith Road. Not clearing up as quickly as…
