Warmer weather is on its way and may be here to stay. That means lower humidity and drying vegetation. Cal Fire says now is the time to start creating a defensible space or clearing around your property.
“Get that grass cut down and cut short before it dries out and then the clearing that you do could become a fire hazard,” says Robert Foxworthy with Cal Fire.
Foxworthy says vegetation fires are often started by people accidentally with hot exhaust touching grass or mowers striking rocks and causing sparks. Be sure to remove all dead or dying vegetation as well. You should clear a total of 100 feet around your home. Hedges and bushes should be up to five feet away from the structure. Foxworthy says never leave stacks of wood or other flammable debris close to the home. You can visit ReadyForWildfire.org for more information on defensible space, evacuation plans, and what to do before, during, and after a wildfire.
KSRO’s Michelle Marques and Larry Olson spoke with Cal Fire Division Chief Ben Nicholls regarding the upcoming wildfire season and how to prepare.
