The
declaration of fire season allows TCU to start the process of opening
and staffing fire stations on a 24-hour basis to help protect
California’s wild lands. The Columbia Air Base is also open and staffed
with a helicopter. Unit Chief Brian Kirk stated “Burn time hours will remain open so citizens can continue working on their defensible space.” Burn permits are required.
Weather conditions will continue to be monitored on a daily basis and
when it becomes necessary burn time hours will be restricted or burning
will be suspended.
Each
year there is a potential for devastating fires which could have been
prevented. Is your home ready for wildfire? Visit us at www.readyforwildfire.org
for tips on how to make your home safe this fire season. Chief Kirk
encourages citizens to consider alternatives to burning by recycling,
composting or chipping your defensible space debris. By protecting your
home, you protect your neighbors’ home as well as the community we live
in.
For wildfire incident information in your area visit our website at www.fire.ca.gov .
