Officials launch major project that could save lives in wildfires: 'A matter of life and death'

Officials launch major project that could save lives in wildfires: 'A matter of life and death'

A Southern California community is taking proactive steps to keep residents safer during wildfire season — and locals say the effort could help save lives. The city of Poway has begun removing an estimated 2,500 dead or dying trees along major evacuation routes to ensure safer, faster escape during wildfires.  The project — years in the making — was made possible through nearly $2 million in Hazardous Tree Removal Mitigation grants from the Fede…