Pullman firefighters warn of cottonwood fluff fire risk

Pullman firefighters warn of cottonwood fluff fire risk

PULLMAN, Wash. – Firefighters in Pullman are alerting residents about the potential fire hazard posed by floating cottonwood fluff blowing around town. The Pullman Fire Department responds to several fires each year caused by this fluff, particularly in the College Hill neighborhood. Firefighters recommend residents take preventative measures to reduce the risk. They advise wetting

Pullman Firefighters Warn of Seasonal Cottonwood Fluff Fire Risk

PFD PULLMAN, WA – As cottonwood fluff fills the air in Pullman, local firefighters are reminding residents of the seasonal fire danger it poses. The highly flammable fluff often accumulates in yards, driveways, and around groundcover like juniper bushes, creating a significant fire hazard. Each year, Pullman Fire responds to multiple cottonwood-related fires, some of which have spread to nearby structures. College Hill is particularly vulnerable…