Alaska suspends burn permits to stop wildfires during virus
(WorldNews Politics)

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Division of Forestry plans to suspend all burn permits in anticipation of the effects of the coronavirus on firefighting personnel and responses. The agency announced Tuesday that permits will be suspended beginning May 1 in a preemptive effort to stop wildfires. Officials did not provide a date when the burn ban is expected to be lifted. Forestry officials believe...