CNMI wildland fires flare up

The CNMI plunged early into the region’s dry summer season with a string of wildland fire in the past few weeks, heralding the islands’ transition into dry season.

This was affirmed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services in a Facebook post yesterday, which said the CNMI’s dry season has officially begu.

The department’s office on Tinian advises that a wildland fire at the Kastiyu Plateau, which started two days ago, does not pose an immediate threat to any structures or residents.

“We will continue to monitor its progress and movement,” DFEMS said in its Facebook page.

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