US EditionFire officials urge preparedness as peak wildfire season approaches
- Wildfires in Southern California caused deaths and material loss, impacting thousands of people.
- Three main factors, including climate change and dry conditions, contribute to the increased wildfire risk.
- Overgrown forests due to environmental policies and mismanagement worsen the wildfire situation.
- California's inadequate infrastructure and water management hinder firefighting efforts despite high taxes.
- Focusing on forest management and home preparedness is crucial to prevent future California wildfire disasters.
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Fire officials urge preparedness as peak wildfire season approaches
MILL VALLEY, Calif. (KRON) -- As we head into the warm weather months, firefighters want to get the message out now about wildfire preparedness. It's a message that's already familiar to many North Bay residents. Mill Valley resident Richard Cole knows the drill about creating defensible space around his home to make it more fire resistant. That is exactly what firefighters statewide are urging people to do. "You know the safety space, the fire …
California Launches Statewide Wildfire Preparedness Campaign As Temperatures Rise
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As peak fire season and warmer months approach, a statewide campaign is reminding people about the importance of creating defensible space. The first week of May marks Wildfire Preparedness Week, where CAL FIRE shares tips and information on how to be ready in case of a fire. “We are not really into our fire season anymore; it’s more of a fire year,” explained Savannah Birchfield-Gernt, public information off…
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