Fire and Forest

Fire & Forest: Fires still occur in winter and fire hydrants can be lost in the snow …

Over the last several years, the frequent topic of conversation has been the drought and our lack of meaningful rainfall. This winter can now put any complaint about that away for a while. El Niño, La Niña, “Houston, I think we might have missed the trajectory on this one.” And the collateral damage from all…

Fire & Forest: October 6, 2016: Fire Prevention Week urges fire awareness year round …
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Fire & Forest: October 6, 2016: Fire Prevention Week urges fire awareness year round …

Every year in our country since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed during the month of October. It was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Over two days, this fire killed more than 250 people, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The cause or blame for…

Fire & Forest: The next Community Wildfire Protection Plan begins …
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Fire & Forest: The next Community Wildfire Protection Plan begins …

The San Jacinto Mountains Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a document created more than 10 years ago, is about to undergo a much-needed update. The CWPP came about and was authorized by a congressional action back in 2003. The Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 was designed to improve the ability of governmental agencies to conduct…

Fire & Forest: Protecting your deck from fire protects the house …
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Fire & Forest: Protecting your deck from fire protects the house …

As we continue with another Southern California winter, are we all asking, “Where is this El Nino?” Who does not enjoy sitting, relaxing or working on a project outdoors on your deck when great weather is offered up? One thing that is common around the mountain community is the number of homes with decks built…

Fire & Forest: The epitome of volunteerism — Woodies …
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Fire & Forest: The epitome of volunteerism — Woodies …

Volunteerism: There are several definitions of this effort. One is the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service. Others are the principle of donating time and energy for the benefit of other people in the community as a social responsibility rather than for any financial reward, or the policy or practice of…