210° O Wednesday, Augtst 26, 1992 & Soaring forest fire count: confirms high hazard @ Continued warm, dry weather means no end in sight to forest fire danger NEWS STAFF Although most of us would just as soon see the. warm, dry weather continue, there are some people who wouldnt mind a little rain. Doug Fellman of the Arrow Forest District said the forest fire danger in the area be- tween Castlegar and the U.S. border was recently raised from moderate to high, and it doesn’t look to be getting any better. “Most of our district is in doesn’t look like the fire dan- the high (danger zone),” he ger will decrease any time said. “We had 56 fires start soon. this week, most as a result of “It’s probably going to stay the lightning storm last Tues- right where it is unless we get day night. ” a prolonged rain,” he said, “This is probably one of our worst years.” Doug Fellman Fellman said 156 fireshave adding that the needed pre- been reported in the area this cipitation is not expected. year, well above the 55 at this “There’s no rain in the long time last year. range forecast, which isn’t a Because of that, 10 initial good thing. attack crews were brought in “This is probably one of our from Ontario to help out, but it worst years.” For a holiday consolidation loan or a back to school loan come to Castlegar Savings Credit Union. 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