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Rising Spring Rains Pose Challenges for Midwest Farmers

SABINA, Ohio (AP) — It was just after dark as Ross Woodruff hopped into a truck to haul soybean seeds out to his brother, Mark, whose planter had run out. It was the first day they could plant after heavy …

Wildfire Burns Homes Around North Texas Lake

A wildfire has burned several homes and prompted calls for voluntary evacuations around a lake in north Texas amid sweltering temperatures and dry conditions, authorities said. The fire at Possum Kingdom Lake about 95 miles (153 kilometers) west of Dallas …

Fire Warning Issued for Southern New England Due to Winds, Dry Conditions

A combination of strong winds and dry conditions are prompting officials to warn about the danger of wildfires in southern New England. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for all of southern New England through 8 p.m. …

Weather Service Warns of High Fire Risk in West Virginia

The National Weather Service says warm, dry conditions and gusty winds have increased the chances for wildfires in West Virginia. The weather service says in a news release Sunday that outdoor burning is considered extremely dangerous. The statement says residents …

Drought Conditions and Low Water Supply Raise Fire Concerns in Rhode Island

Fire officials in Rhode Island say water sources that continue to dry up amid ongoing drought conditions in southern New England are raising safety concerns. Tiverton fire Capt. Bruce Reimels tells WLNE-TV the town has just four dry hydrants and …