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Spring Fire Danger High

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:09:30 +0000

After two wildland fires in the Fort Ellis Fire Service Area in the past week, fire officials are urging residents to be more aware of the potential for fires to start and spread rapidly. According to Mike Cech, Chief of the Fort Ellis Fire Department, it is common to have wildland fires in the early spring.

Scented Candles Could Kill You

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:55:35 +0000

Research has shown some scented candles produce smoke laced with almost as many toxins as those produced by cigarettes, according to Telegraph.

Since they are often lit in poorly ventilated rooms, such as bathrooms, or during the evening when windows are likely to be closed, the release of chemicals can cause indoor pollution that is potent enough to raise the risk of asthma, eczema and skin complaints.

Dangerous Plants For Your Pets

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:51:05 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I am ready for a true Spring. Sunshine, warmer temperatures and lots of flowers! Did you know some of those flowers are dangerous for your pets? That’s according to teddyhilton.com. “Lilies, including Easter lily, tiger lily, rubrum lily, Japanese show lily and some species of day lilies can cause [...]

Potential for Severe Weather

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:32:22 +0000

If you are driving around the state or have young livestock, this is information you need to know. Arctic air will return to the region on Wednesday and will bring bitter cold temperatures along with periods of snow. Temperatures will begin falling Wednesday afternoon with the coldest air moving in Thursday and Friday. Temperatures during [...]