Media Summary: Even though Northern California has had a relatively mild wildfire season in 2023, Cal Fire and the state fire marshal warn that ... Many residents who fell victim to the Carr Fire said they reinforced their Action News Now spoke with Don Criswell, who provided tips on how to protect

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Even though Northern California has had a relatively mild wildfire season in 2023, Cal Fire and the state fire marshal warn that ... Many residents who fell victim to the Carr Fire said they reinforced their Action News Now spoke with Don Criswell, who provided tips on how to protect As the heat continues and fire season ramps up, Homeowners should create a well-maintained, live vegetation zone to prevent damage to structures in case of wildland fires. Cal Fire has said before that they will skip

Deputy Chief Brian Carrara and Emergency Manager Joe Hutchinson of the Salem Fire Department talk about how to A University of California, Berkeley study of the state's recent major wildfires shows that taking steps to mitigate fire risk can double ... Summit County and local fire districts have free programs to Living With Fire workshop held on Septemeber 28, 2010.

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