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Fire Season Has Been Increasing

6/1/2021 (Permalink)

Forest Fire Forest Fire image taken by SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda employee.

If you live in California then at some point you have heard about a forest fire or maybe even been effected by one. According to the Cal Fire website, “The length of fire season is estimated to have increased by 75 days across the Sierras and seems to correspond with an increase in the extent of forest fires across the state.” With fire season lengthening in California, it is important to stay vigilant.

When in one of our local forest make sure you know about Red Flag Warnings. A Red Flag Warning is the highest alert. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents, because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours. You can check the National Weather Service website here for Red Flag Warnings.

If you are going to be in one of our local forest keep these safety tips in mind:

  • Never mow or trim dry grass on a Red Flag Warning Day. (Mow before 10 a.m. on a day when its not hot and windy).

  • Never use lawn mowers in dry vegetation.

  • Spark arresters are required in wild land areas on all portable gasoline powered equipment.

  • Residents should make sure they have 100 feet of defensible space around structures.

  • Clear dead weeds and vegetation around property.

  • Remove leaves and needles from property gutters.

  • Trim branches 6 feet from the ground.

  • Make sure cigarette butts are properly extinguished.

  • Never burn landscape debris like leaves or branches on NO Burn Days or when it's windy or areas where not allowed.

  • Target shoot only in approved areas, and never at metal targets.

  • Before starting a campfire, make sure you have a campfire permit and that they are permitted on the land you are visiting. Afterwards, ensure that your campfire is properly extinguished.

For more videos and information on Red Flag Warnings you can visit Cal Fire website here.

SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda wants everyone to be safe during Fire Season. If your property or business has been effected by a forest fire or any fire we are here for you. Call us 24/7 at 916-991-1522. You can learn about Fire Damage Repair and Restoration services that we offer here on our website.

References:

Cal Fire, https://www.fire.ca.gov/

National Weather Service, https://www.weather.gov/wrh/

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