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New burn gel could change how patients are treated on scene for emergencies

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new burn gel could enhance treatment and recovery of burn victims and it could also change the way patients are cared for on the scene of medical emergencies. In the United ...

Burn bans and no-burn days: What’s the difference and what’s at stake

High winds and dry, dead vegetation are raising the risk of wildfires in Grayson County, prompting fire officials to remind ...

Community Regional Medical Center opens new burn therapy gym

Since then, he's been recovering at the hospital for over 20 days. To help heal patients like Diego, Community Regional ...
Your Observer

Manatee County extends burn ban as drought worsens

Manatee County extends its burn ban until further notice to protect residents and animals from wildfires. This photo was ...
The Advocate

Burn bans expand across Acadiana as high winds, dry conditions raise wildfire risk

Officials urge Acadian residents to respect burn bans and avoid outdoor burning due to the heightened risk of wildfires from ...
WSPA

Burn ban lifted for some Upstate counties

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The South Carolina Forestry Commission has ended its ban against burning certain materials for in two more counties. The forestry commission announced Saturday a ban ...

Storybook Brunch to benefit pediatric burn patients

Storybook Brunch is a fundraiser hosted by the Burn Foundation of America for pediatric burn patients. A cast of storybook ...
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Check for a burn ban in your parish

Much of South Louisiana is in drought status right now, and there's no rain in the forecast. That dryness, coupled with windy conditions and low humidity, mean it's dangerous to burn outdoors. The ...