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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