Winds batter crews as Arizona wildfires push flames toward towns
High winds of up to 50 mph drove the Monument fire toward Sierra Vista forcing evacuations for nearly 2,600 homes and 7,000 people. In Luna New Mexico the Wallow fire breached containment and moved toward ranches as about 200 residents remained under evacuation. Fire officials warned of continued dangerous conditions with little relief ahead.
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Phoenix
Arizona
New Mexico
Sierra Vista
Monument
Bill Paxton
Cochise County
Carol Capas
Luna
N.M
Michael Puentes
Catron County
Ian Fletcher
Red Cross
Fletcher
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
United States
Firefighter Families Serve Together Across Districts
In Lake of Egypt and Williamson County departments many fathers serve with sons and wives with husbands. Examples include Chief Kirby Crites with son Ryder and daughter Krysten, Capt Wayne Boaz with son Brandon, and Lt Sherry Carter with son Jon Evetts.
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Kirby Crites
Lake of Egypt
Jeremy Norris
Derek Sailliez
West Frankfort
Leon Sailliez
Herrin
Jack Carrasco
Lindell Carrasco
Roger
Wes Yates
Tim Simmons
Bill
Marion
William Heyde
Charles Heyde
Heyde
Brockton Whitehead
Williamson County Department
Leo Whitehead
Tom Manis
Carbondale
de Soto
Cliff Manis
Bob Biggs
Doug Biggs
Mike
Jim Bilderback
Jim
Linda
Thesouthern
Makanda
Truck damages building during high speed exit
Jeremy S. Abell 26 of New Haven was charged with DUI improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed after his pickup hit the New Haven Fire Department Municipal Building. The crash at 12:47 a.m. damaged the garage and roof and sent Abell to Ferrell Hospital for injuries.
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Jeremy S. Abell
New Haven
Illinois State Police District 19
Carmi
Abell
American Legion
Ford Street
Ferrell Hospital
Eldorado
Linda Rush
Southern Illinois music festival wows crowds across region
Benyas praises Bach and the Brandenburg Concertos drawing regional crowds. He notes professional instrumentalists dancers and vocalists along with host families boost engagement and local ownership. Sponsors are at an all time high and 75 artists aid three week economy boost.
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Southern Illinois
Benyas
Drowning hazards urged as summer approaches
Health officials warn children face drowning risks wherever water collects from ditches to buckets. Red Cross urges constant supervision within arm’s reach, rejects substitutes, and promotes water safety courses and CPR for parents. Contact Franklin Williamson Bi-County Health Department for more guidance.
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American Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Franklin- Williamson
Bicountyhealth .Org
Severe Storms Hit Perry and Franklin Counties Early Sunday
Storms toppled trees and damaged barns, homes, and power lines across Perry and Franklin counties. About 500 to 1,000 Ameren Illinois customers were without power in Franklin County, with Du Quoin and Tamaroa also reporting outages. Firefighters listed multiple calls for downed lines, overturned trailers, and gas leaks, while damage assessments were prepared for the National Weather Service.
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Buckingham
Royalton
Ameren
Benton
Lake Benton
Jeff Coleman
Jody Allen
West Frankfort
Perry County
David Searby
County Emergency Services and Management Agency
du Quoin
Tamaroa
Corey Shaw
Bob Shaw
Pinckneyville
David Durkota
Darkota
Illinois Department of Corrections Impact Incar
Mai Tai
Searby
NWS
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Woodmen
Don Svanda
MDRT
Woodmen of America
Svanda
FIDE
W. Harrison Rd
Murphysboro
Modern-Woodmen.org
Illinois
Pat Quinn
Shaw
Winona
Christina
John Hertter
Carbondale Township
Ron Hertter
Ronnie Jr
Louie Hertter
Hertter
Dick Deitz
McLeansboro
Chicago
Cook County
Freddy Najera
Prospect Heights
Eric Lundt
Lundt
Mexico
Miami
Beatriz
Pacific Ocean
National Hurricane Center
Zihuatanejo
Associated Press
Bengas
Stephen.rickerl
Thes
Hammers
Perry
Franklin Counties
Linda.rush
Galesburg Fantastic Family Fun Loves Company
Galesburg
Knox County
Galesburg Area
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