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Homer and K-Beach fires controlled

...information officer for the Alaska Division of Forestry.Two engines responded to...year, is commonly when the Division of Forestry sees most human-caused fires...Residents can check with the Division of Forestry or local fire departments to...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2013-05-22/homer-and-k-beach-fires-controlled
News
Federal, state agencies prepare for 2013 wildfires

...who would have to step in if federal agencies pulled back, said Dean Brown, deputy state forester with the Division of Forestry."We'll have a good fire response this season," she said at a media briefing planned as part of Wildland...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2013-04-30/federal-state-agencies-prepare-for-2
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Letters to the editor

...Services, Safe kids, The Coast Guard, Central Peninsula Hispital, Rachel Grossel, Soldotna Police department, Division of Forestry, The Soldotna Chamber, and Dr. Chris Hudson. We are all extremely grateful for your time and all of the generous...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/opinion/2013-04-25/letters-to-the-editor
Opinion
Target practice sparks small wildfire

...m., Central Emergency Services and the Alaska Division of Forestry responded to Rainbow Drive off of Mackey Lake Road...wild land fires remains high, said Sharon Roesch, Division of Forestry fire prevention officer. "The surface fuels were...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-06-19/target-practice-sparks-small-wildfir
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Time to be fire wise

...with consistent winds causes dryness, which increases the potential for a wildfire, said Sharon Roesch, Alaska Division of Forestry fire prevention officer. "We are having, I believe, a late start, but we are definitely in the dry grass season...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-05-17/time-to-be-fire-wise
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Open burning restrictions in place

The Alaska Division of Forestry has suspended permitted open burning on the Kenai Peninsula after...due to dry conditions. Burning with a valid permit from the Division of Forestry is allowed between 6 a.m. and noon if terms listed on the...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-05-18/open-burning-restrictions-in-place
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Be prepared for fire eventuality

...for more information. For larger projects, forestry officials can inspect and issue a permit on site. Alaska Division of Forestry suspended on Friday permitted open burning on the Kenai Peninsula after noon each day until further notice due...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/opinion/2012-05-20/be-prepared-for-fire-eventuality
Opinion
Be safe out there this weekend and summer

...weekend enjoyable for us have made the wildfire risk high. Camp cooking fires have not been banned, but the state Division of Forestry urges caution, and recommends that a fire not be ignited in dry, windy conditions. If you're out in the wilderness...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/opinion/2012-05-25/be-safe-out-there-this-weekend-an
Opinion
Burn ban lifted

...open burning suspension on the Kenai Peninsula has been lifted Thursday, according to the Kenai-Kodiak Area Division of Forestry Office.Residents should still follow the terms on their permits, and follow the same procedures as usual.Forestry...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2011-06-03/burn-ban-lifted
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Home Depot hosts Kenai Safety Day...

...value of safety and prevention," said fire marshal Wilcox. Sharon Roesch, Fire prevention officer with Alaska Division of Forestry teamed up with Smokey the Bear at Kenai Safety Day to remind residents that fall is the best time to prevent forest...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/dispatch/2011-10-12/home-depot-hosts-kenai-safety-da
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