{"id":19438,"date":"2016-05-25T14:30:27","date_gmt":"2016-05-25T21:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=19438"},"modified":"2016-05-25T14:30:27","modified_gmt":"2016-05-25T21:30:27","slug":"emergency-crews-make-quick-work-of-morning-vegetation-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=19438","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Crews Make Quick Work Of Morning Vegetation Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>La Grange, CA&#8230;Just after 11:00 AM today, Tuolumne County Sheriff&#8217;s Deputies responded to the 4800 block of Arbolada Rd in Don Pedro to assist Cal Fire with possible evacuations and road closures due to a grass fire.<br \/>\nThe fire is being investigated by fire officials but is believed to have been started by a home owner cutting dry grass with a lawn mower.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12871504_956935534425606_6754332554715936422_n.jpg\" alt=\"12871504_956935534425606_6754332554715936422_n\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12871504_956935534425606_6754332554715936422_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12871504_956935534425606_6754332554715936422_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12871504_956935534425606_6754332554715936422_n-119x89.jpg 119w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12871504_956935534425606_6754332554715936422_n-570x428.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13265988_956935511092275_5061511805933709629_n.jpg\" alt=\"13265988_956935511092275_5061511805933709629_n\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13265988_956935511092275_5061511805933709629_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13265988_956935511092275_5061511805933709629_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13265988_956935511092275_5061511805933709629_n-119x89.jpg 119w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13265988_956935511092275_5061511805933709629_n-570x428.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13245296_956935507758942_7196277404077561684_n.jpg\" alt=\"13245296_956935507758942_7196277404077561684_n\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13245296_956935507758942_7196277404077561684_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13245296_956935507758942_7196277404077561684_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13245296_956935507758942_7196277404077561684_n-119x89.jpg 119w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13245296_956935507758942_7196277404077561684_n-570x428.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is fire season in Tuolumne County. Please take precautions when cutting wood, brush or burning debris.<br \/>\nPlanning ahead is vital so you know what to do if a fire starts. Keep basic fire-fighting equipment close at hand; a fire extinguisher in all your vehicles and buildings and keep a shovel or two handy around your property.<br \/>\nThe best way to battle a grass fire is to prevent it from ever starting. Hopefully these tips will help you stay alert to these dreadful, recurring situations.<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not throw cigarette or cigar butts on the ground or out of a vehicle.<br \/>\n\u2022 Don\u2019t burn trash, leaves, or brush outdoors, without proper supervision.<br \/>\n\u2022 Employ the 30-foot \u201csafety zone\u201d surrounding the home. Clear away loose grass, leaves, etc. away from the home, especially those living in a woodland area.<br \/>\n\u2022 If not using a storage shed to store your firewood, make sure you stack it at least 20-feet away from your house.<br \/>\n\u2022 Rake leaves, cut off dead limbs, and cut grass regularly. Remove dead branches that extend over the roof.<br \/>\n\u2022 Avoid parking cars, trucks or recreational vehicles on dry grass or brush. Exhaust systems on vehicles can reach a temperature of more than 1,000 degrees; it only takes about 500 degrees to start a brush fire in the summer.<br \/>\n\u2022 Maintain a 10-foot area that is free of brush and shrubbery around BBQ grills and propane tanks. Do not leave a grill unattended, and when finished, place ashes in a bucket and soak in water until completely cooled. Keep a shovel, bucket of water, fire extinguisher, or other fire suppression tools on hand in case of<br \/>\nNow that summer is on the way, we are anxious to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Including landscaping our yards. Make sure you are prepared and educated on what to do should you encounter a fire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La Grange, CA&#8230;Just after 11:00 AM today, Tuolumne County Sheriff&#8217;s Deputies responded to the 4800 block of Arbolada Rd in Don Pedro to assist Cal Fire with possible evacuations and road closures due to a grass fire. 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