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Drought conditions raise risk of New Hampshire wildfires

Drought conditions raise risk of New Hampshire wildfires


CONCORD, N.H.- State Officials are warning residents that drought conditions persist statewide, along with an elevated risk of wildfires.

According to officials the period between January and March was the sixth-driest first quarter on record for the state, dating back to when measurements were first recorded in 1895

To raise awareness of current wildfire conditions, the Forest Protection Bureau has declared April 19-25 Wildfire Awareness Week statewide.

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