San Andreas – CAL FIRE Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit would like to share some springtime fire preparedness information with the communities we serve. With the warmer weather upon us, now is the time for residence to create 100’ of defensible space around their home and to update their Wildfire Action Plan. Home hardening and the clearing of vegetation around your property are a huge asset in supporting firefighting efforts should you be impacted by a wildfire. CAL FIRE burn permits will be required on May 1st, 2021. Use this time to safely burn the debris created by maintaining or creating your defensible space.

The Unit has experienced three wildland fires caused by escaped debris burns over the past week. Given the current weather conditions, it is important to take precautions to burn safely. This includes monitoring the weather, having clearance around any burn piles and extinguishing the burn piles as appropriate.
Remember, even though burn permits are not currently required, you can be held liable if a fire escapes your control.

For additional information on creating or maintaining your 100’ of defensible space, creating a Wildfire Action Plan, burning safely or obtaining on online burn permit, please visit: www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
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