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Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 8:02AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

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An average of 120 people die in home fires every year in Ohio, many of them during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. The good news is many fires are preventable.

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Don't keep home fires burning

CELINA - For many people, Christmas means decorating with lights, picking the perfect tree and preparing huge holiday meals.

But there is another topic residents should be mindful of this time of year - the potential for fires. [More]

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