Dry Conditions Cause of Wales Fires Near Oak Hill High School

According to the Maine Forest Service “Wildfire Danger Report” Wales is currently in the “Very High” category.

Very High: Fires start easily from all causes, and immediately after ignition, spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity. Spot fires are a constant danger. Fires burning in light fuels may quickly develop high-intensity characteristics; such as, long-distance spotting and fire whirlwinds, when they burn into heavier fuels. Direct attack at the head of such fires is rarely possible after they have been burning more than a few minutes.

According to WMTW, a fire broke out in the woods near Oak Hill High School early this morning, Nov. 13, closing the road the school is on. Classes remained open.

Another recent ground fire at the tree line of the high school’s athletic fields.