Why a Small, Neighborhood Fire Could Be a Bigger Threat Than A Wildfire

It’s fire season in Redding, and we all know what that means... It’s time to take extra precautions while doing yard work, road-tripping, and even grilling!  It also means that if you’re behind on your home ignition zone prep because of an extra long and wet winter, now is the perfect time to get it under control.

Today we bring back to the podcast Camber Dietrich, Fire Prevention Specialist with the City of Redding.  His job is to educate the public on fire safety and how to keep your home and family safe this season.

It might surprise you, but most of the fires each year are small and confined to just a few acres.  If one of these fires happens close to your house, precautions you take to harden your home could make all the difference. Most of us are worried about the big wildfires that make the headlines each year, but it's the small backyard fires that you have the most control over through good defensible space practices.

You’ve likely heard these tips before, but if you need extra motivation to make some fire-safe changes this weekend, this episode is for you.

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