Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
To family, she went by a different name. PHOTOS: Families of wildfire victims mired in grief, questioning what more could have been done “Momma Dee, that’s the fire,” her granddaughter and ...
“She’s fearless,” echoed Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland, who with Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, was prime sponsor on her sprawling wildfire response bill. “She was not afraid to take on any challenge, ...