Fire officials have shown concern about our dry conditions
for some time now. The most recent statement coming from the Seattle Fire
Department who held a press conference yesterday that needed to be delayed due
to a brush fire. In a report published in the “News of Mill Creek” Fire
District 7 pointed out that it responded to 37 brush/bark fires between July 1st
and July 15th.
Snohomish County has a wide variety of terrain including
urban, suburban and rural landscapes. The dry conditions provide excellent fuel
in parks, many walking trails, and forest areas where we live. How we protect
our homes may differ slightly depending on if we are in a city, a housing
development or in the country.
Here are some basic suggestions for preventing brush fires
from the Seattle Fire Department:
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Clear leaves and debris from the roof, gutters, porches
and decks.
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Remove dead vegetation from under the deck and porch
and within 10 feet of a house.
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Remove flammable wood piles, propane tanks away from
homes and garage structures.
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Prune trees away from homes.
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For homes adjacent to large areas of greenbelt,
consider defensible space between home and landscaping.
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Either keep lawn hydrated or cut it if it’s dry.
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Practice an evacuation plan out of your home and out of
your neighborhood.
The Seattle Times:
Here is what homeowners are doing east of the mountains to
protect their homes:
If you live near the forest or greenbelt, take a look at
this web site on Firewise Communities:
The News of Mill Creek:
The Herald, some brush fires that have occurred in Snohomish
County:
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