Clements, CA…Another preventable fire and hard lesson learned today for one individual. A citation was issued to the responsible party for burning lands of another. While fence repair is important, proper safety measures must be followed to prevent the start of a fire. In this case a grinder was being utilized near Cord Rd and E. Acampo Rd. Clements (San Joaquin County) and it’s sparks ignited the fire.

Safely using this type of equipment includes:
-obtaining a permit prior to use
-clearing at least 10’ around the work area to bare mineral soil
– keeping a shovel nearby
-ensuring a fire extinguisher is at the site

Additional equipment use safety information can be found at : https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prevent…/equipment-use/