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CTV News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Flatlanders Festival: Sip, support, and celebrate
Winnipeg Watch Paul Rogers and Dwayne Green highlight this year's biggest Flatlanders Beer Fest yet — all to support Manitoba youth.
CBS News
30-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Fire risk high in Northern Michigan, residents and visitors urged to take precautions
The risk of fire is very high this weekend in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Friday, urging those who live in or will visit the area to take precautions against accidental spread of a blaze. The reason is a period of dry weather days in the region. There are already wildfires this season in Canada, some of which have sent smoke drifting into the United States. Air quality advisories are in effect in parts of Michigan, including Metro Detroit, because of the Canadian wildfires. "There hasn't been significant rain in parts of the Upper Peninsula for more than two weeks," said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. "Burn permits will be limited, and we are asking everyone to be very careful with their campfires this weekend and into Monday." Those who will be in the region affected by the March 28-30 ice storm are especially asked to delay burning or take extra caution because of the amount of dry wood that is still on the ground in forested areas. Campfire tips If you build an outdoor campfire, keep it small and never leave it. When you have finished with your campfire, drench it with water, stir the ashes and drench it again. Make sure metal campfire rings are cool before you leave a site. Additional fire safety tips The Michigan DNR also shared these reminders Whenever you start any type of fire outside, keep a hose or other water source nearby. When burning yard debris, keep piles small. Large piles can stay hot for many hours, increasing the risk of an escaped fire. Prevent sparks. Keep trailer chains from dragging and don't park hot equipment on dry grass. Don't burn plastic, hazardous materials, foam or other household trash. This is illegal and can release dangerous chemicals into the air. Use a burn barrel with a screen on top to burn paper, leaves and natural materials. Get more fire safety information here.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Emergency plan 'untested' at Oswestry's delayed fireworks event
Crisis plan 'untested' at delayed fireworks event 12 minutes ago Share Save Paul Rogers Local Democracy Reporting Service Share Save Getty Images The report found the council had little control over the number of people turning up for the display (generic image) A review carried out after a fireworks display was delayed has said the event's emergency plan had been untested, leading to confusion. Oswestry Town Council apologised after its event in Cae Glas Park had to be delayed for an hour on 2 November last year, following "safety issues". Some spectators said people chose to leave before the display eventually got underway and others said they were told to move because fencing was too close to the fireworks. The council, which organised the event with Borderland Rotary Club, commissioned a review which also found the emergency plan lacked a sufficient level of detail and the management structure was unclear. The review was carried out by MBO Safety Services Limited, "The last-minute changes by the fireworks team and the large crowd only added to the confusion and distress," it said and recommended a comprehensive event management plan is drawn up for future events, with clear structures, roles and responsibilities. It also stressed the need for better communication and said the location chosen for the firework display was not big enough for the number of people who turned up and because it was free, the council had little control of capacity on the night. The report said people should have been told of the limited capacity and warned they would not be able to get in once that had been reached. Arren Roberts, the clerk at Oswestry Town Council, thanked the company which produced the report and said the council was "considering all the recommendations made". He also said: "The last thing any of us want is for families to leave our events feeling let down and our priority must always be safety first." This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Council apologises after fireworks delay
