JIM THORPE, PA \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing Carbon County as part of Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th congressional district, is monitoring developments relating to the Bear Mountain wildfire.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur prayers are with the hundreds of firefighters and first responders who are currently battling the Bear Mountain wildfire as well as anyone who may be impacted by this event,\u201d\u00a0said Congressman Mackenzie<\/strong>. \u201cMy office is in contact with local officials and fire chiefs, and we are grateful for their tireless efforts as they work to contain the fire. We are also grateful to the people of Carbon County for their generous outpouring of support for firefighters. At this time, local officials are\u00a0requesting<\/a>\u00a0that only non-perishable items be donated via the collection site at the Diligent Fire Company in Jim Thorpe.\u201d<\/p>\n The Congressman\u2019s office has also been made aware of a request that no civilian drones be used in the area at this time.<\/p>\n \u201cFirefighters are currently planning a drone operation that requires clear skies.\u00a0Those in the area are asked to\u00a0refrain from using personal drones\u00a0to\u00a0avoid interfering with critical operations.\u201d<\/p>\n Congressman Mackenzie is planning to visit the impacted area tomorrow to\u00a0meet\u00a0with first responders.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: JIM THORPE, PA \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing Carbon County as part of Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th congressional district, is monitoring developments relating to the Bear Mountain wildfire. \u201cOur prayers are with … Continue reading Congressman Mackenzie Monitors Developments at Carbon County Brushfire, Requests that Residents Forego the use of Drones<\/span>
\nArnaud Armstrong<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"