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Friday, November 15, 2024

Remove Debris and Rocks Before Moving to Prevent Sparks

All that spring rain left us with plenty of tall, and quickly drying grass. Clearing out grass and other dry vegetation from around homes and structures is a great way to reduce wildfire risk – but just one small spark from a lawnmower blade hitting a rock can ignite dry grass. Before mowing, walk the area you are planning to tackle and remove rocks or other debris that may spark a fire if struck with a mower blade.

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