Opinion

Fire prevention, Part 3

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Of course, nothing is completely fireproof, but there are steps you can take to decrease your home’s vulnerability. Here is a link to great article on wildfire mitigation.

https://csfs.colostate.edu/wildfire-mitigation/protect-your-home-property-from-wildfire/

Steps such as removing dead foliage near your house foundation, trimming tree branches that touch your roof, moving firewood away from the house, and using fire resistant materials on your roof can all help. Look at the trees near your house and think…