With recent rain reducing the wildfire threat, bans on building fires on state game lands and in state parks and forests have been lifted.

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Campfire ban lifted at state parks, game lands

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HARRISBURG, PA — After a recent spell of wet weather reduced the risk of wildfires, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially lifted its ban on campfires in state parks and forests. While the resumption of campfire activities offers welcome news for outdoor enthusiasts, officials emphasize the need for ongoing vigilance to prevent wildfires. “Based on recent weather and forest conditions, and with ra…

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Campfire Ban Lifted in Pennsylvania Parks, But Fire Safety Remains Critical

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WKBN) - The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has lifted a ban on campfires in state parks and on forest lands. At the beginning of November, the dry weather increased the risk of wildfires. After the recent period of wet weather, that risk has decreased. "Based on recent weather and forest conditions, and with rain and snow forecasted, DCNR is allowing campfires to resume in designated areas across s…

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Campfire ban lifted in PA state parks and forests

Small fires on state game lands and campfires in state parks and state forests are once again permitted in Pennsylvania, officials said Friday.

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Pennsylvania lifts bans on permitted fires on state land

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission has lifted its temporary ban on campfires across state game lands, thanks to recent rainfall that has eased wildfire concerns. The ban, which was implemented on Nov. 5 due to drought conditions, aimed to protect wildlife, habitats, and hunting opportunities during a period of heightened wildfire activity. State officials say the improved conditions now allow for small fires used for cooki…

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Pennsylvania Game Commission lifts campfire ban on state game lands

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has lifted its statewide ban on campfires in state parks and forest lands after several days of precipitation.

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Ban on campfires in Pa. state parks lifted after rainy weather

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced Friday, that the ban on campfires in Pennsylvania’s state parks and on forest lands has been lifted.

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DCNR lifts ban on campfires in state parks and forest lands

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As rain numbers have increased across the Commonwealth in the previous week two state organizations are lifting burn bans. The department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the game control board have both lifted burn bans. For the DCNR that means the return of campfires in state parks and forest lands. The Game Commission will now allow fires on state game lands. The bans were put on after extend dry weather but with recent rain and snow…

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Burn Ban Lifted - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is lifting its ban on campfires in Pennsylvania.  The ban had been put into place earlier this month at all state parks and on forest lands due to dry conditions.  Now that the state has gotten some rain and snow, the risk of fires has been lessened so the ban has been lifted.  As a reminder, all fires must be in an area which is confined and contained.

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