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Fire officials urge caution as burn bans spread across Oklahoma

Monday, August 31 by KTUL

As of Monday morning, 46 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties are under burn bans. While much of Green Country is not currently under a burn ban, fire officials say dry conditions, low humidity and wind can still allow a small spark to quickly become a dangerous grass fire. Bartlesville Fire Department Battalion Chief Edwin Brown said people... Read More.

Oklahoma fire danger soars; burn bans expand as winds speed up

Friday, January 16 by News 9

CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. - Several counties across Oklahoma are now under burn bans as fire danger intensifies due to incoming strong winds. Cleveland County is the latest addition to this growing list, joining nine other counties already under restrictions. Fire Danger Escalates in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know Recent Fire Incident A fire broke out in the... Read More.

Committee bans thimerosal in flu vaccines, aligning with Trump health initiative

Tuesday, July 8 by TNND

(TNND) — In a significant development for President Trump's Make America Healthy Again initiative, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted to eliminate the use of the controversial neurotoxin thimerosal from vaccines. The committee's decision, passed with a 5-1 vote, restricts flu vaccines to those free of thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound that has been... Read More.

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Walters touts first-of-its-kind lifetime ban process; issues bans

Friday, May 16 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters shared an update on the Oklahoma Department of Education's (OSDE) new lifetime ban policy for teachers. The lifetime ban process, which is the first of its kind in the United States, enters lifetime surrenderers into a national database, notifying other states and school systems to prevent... Read More.

Current Fire Bans & Fire Weather Conditions Maps

Thursday, March 13 by News 9

OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma officials are warning of an increased wildfire threat as dry conditions and strong winds create a dangerous environment for fire spread. Fire officials urge residents to remain vigilant and take precautions. Officials have highlighted significant fire potential where vegetation is dry and weather conditions are expected to deteriorate. Current Fire Bans and Fire Weather... Read More.

FDA Bans Use of Red No. 3 Dye in Food, Drinks

Tuesday, January 21 by ABC News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban the use of Red No. 3 dye in food products. The agency said Wednesday it is amending its color additive regulations to no longer allow the use of Red No. 3 in food and... Read More.