Ashley Community Fire Protection District

06/17/2026

NWS has issued a Tornado Watch for Washington County until 10 PM

06/17/2026

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06/17/2026

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Strong southwesterly winds will gust up to 45 to 50 mph today ahead of potential severe thunderstorms along a cold front that will move across the area late today and tonight. Bring in loose outdoor objects and drive cautiously today.

06/16/2026

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A cold front will drop into the region Wednesday, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the area. The primary threat timing will be Wednesday afternoon into evening. All hazards are possible with any severe thunderstorms that develop, including damaging winds, large hail, and a strong tornado.

06/09/2026

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Congratulations to the 73 volunteer fire departments across the state that received the Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources totaling $495,000.

The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The program provides matching funds to aid fire departments in the purchase of new equipment and helps fund training. Funding is passed through IDNR to local fire departments and fire training academies.

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06/08/2026

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We are super grateful for the next generation of firefighters - today's students who are interested in pursuing first responder careers in their future! As such, the Dinges Fire Company will award Scholarships ($250 each) for High School Students who will attend college in one of the following fields: Fire Science, EMS, Nursing, Medical, Criminal Justice, or related field via the Doug Antoine and Paul Craig Memorial Scholarship. See link below for application. Deadline to Enter is Friday, August 7, 2026.

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06/08/2026

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Thunderstorms and associated heavy rainfall will be able to easily produce flash flooding across portions of Missouri and Illinois through this evening. A Flood Watch is in effect for the area through the evening. Stay alert while driving, never drive into water over the roadway!

06/06/2026

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Train wreck close to us several years ago.

06/04/2026

Our next Red Cross Blood Drive! Keep up the great work and make an appointment to donate! Click this link to go directly to our site: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Ashley
As always, thank you to all our past donors and we ask you to continue saving lives through blood donations!

06/01/2026

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Mt. Vernon – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that Interstate 57 will be closed overnight June 1 through June 3 to allow crews to set structural steel for the new Illinois 15 overpass.

To minimize impacts on traffic, the closures will take place nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

During the work, traffic on I-57 will be detoured around the work zone using the entrance and exit ramps at the Mt. Vernon Interchange.

Flaggers will be present throughout the nighttime operations to assist with traffic movement and maintain safety for motorists and construction crews.