Fire Under Control, But Still Burning
The wildfire in Cameron County is under control, but DCNR firefighters are still on the scene between Driftwood and Sinnemahoning.
Emporium-based state police say Route 120 has re-opened but will sporadically close while trees are being cut down. Motorists should be prepared for delays.
The fire is under control “but definitely still burning,” a police dispatcher told WESB and The HERO this afternoon.
Wildfire fighting specialists from Bradford Township were on the scene Wednesday, but their detail has been cancelled for tonight. Firefighters from Cameron, Potter, Elk, Clinton and Clearfield counties were on the scene last night as well.
On his Facebook page this morning State Representative Marty Causer wrote, “A sincere thank you to all of the dedicated volunteer firefighters who came together to fight the forest fire in Cameron County -- your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated.”
Causer is a former vice president of McKean County’s EMS council.
The fire started near the Driftwood Post Office at just after 5 p.m. Wednesday. It spread quickly because of dry, windy conditions.
The news leader of the Twin Tiers ...
since 1947
Emporium-based state police say Route 120 has re-opened but will sporadically close while trees are being cut down. Motorists should be prepared for delays.
The fire is under control “but definitely still burning,” a police dispatcher told WESB and The HERO this afternoon.
Wildfire fighting specialists from Bradford Township were on the scene Wednesday, but their detail has been cancelled for tonight. Firefighters from Cameron, Potter, Elk, Clinton and Clearfield counties were on the scene last night as well.
On his Facebook page this morning State Representative Marty Causer wrote, “A sincere thank you to all of the dedicated volunteer firefighters who came together to fight the forest fire in Cameron County -- your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated.”
Causer is a former vice president of McKean County’s EMS council.
The fire started near the Driftwood Post Office at just after 5 p.m. Wednesday. It spread quickly because of dry, windy conditions.
The news leader of the Twin Tiers ...since 1947
.jpg)
Comments