Firefighters contain Elk County wildfire Tuesday, April 18 by Louise BennettMILLSTONE TWP. – The wildfire in Elk County, named the “River Road Wildfire” by the U.S. Forest Service, was reported to be 100 percent contained by late Sunday.Flames had originally broke out and spread on private land and in the Allegheny National Forest in Millstone... Read More.
Firefighters work to battle flames near Jefferson and Elk County line Friday, April 14 by Louise BennettSIGEL– Wildfires near the Jefferson and Elk County line have been burning both on Allegheny National Forest land and on private land.According to a Jefferson County emergency dispatcher, one firefighter and one U.S. Forest Service official have needed medical attention.Up to 75 firefighters from... Read More.
Tornado confirmed over weekend in Elk, Jefferson Counties Tuesday, October 19 by wcednewsElk County, PA – The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck parts of Elk and Jefferson Counties over the weekend.The NWS says an EF-1 tornado with winds near 90 mph occurred at 8:08 a.m. Saturday morning in Millstone Township, Elk County.The... Read More.