Wildfire danger facing California's East Bay residences will be the focus of the Fire Forum to be held on Monday June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley’s Northbrae Church
East Bay at high risk of wildfires: Preventive measures key
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014
Michigan Homeowners Face Wildfire Fines
Homeowners in Midland, Michigan, were reminded that they faced fines if they didn't clear wildfire fuel from their property
City of Midland offers weed and grass trimming reminders
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City of Midland offers weed and grass trimming reminders
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
Santa Barbara County Homeowners Urged To Clear Defensible Space
In California, Santa Barbara County Fire Department issued a public service announcement that urged homeowners to clear defensible space around their homes to reduce the wildfire danger
Weekly PSA - Prevent Accidental Wildfires
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Weekly PSA - Prevent Accidental Wildfires
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Victoria Familes Can Now Build Bushfire Bunkers
Rule changes will finally allow families in Victoria, Australia, to build their own bushfire bunkers in residential areas
New rules to allow families to build bunkers in fire-prone areas
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New rules to allow families to build bunkers in fire-prone areas
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Defending Your Home From Bushfires
A white paper provided the details on new standards for home construction in bushfire-prone parts of Australia
New white paper on updated bushfire standards for doors and windows
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New white paper on updated bushfire standards for doors and windows
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Monday, May 26, 2014
Lewis And Clark County Puts Firefighter Saety Over Home Protection
A resolution passed in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, aims to put firefighter safety above the job of defending homes during wildfires
Montana resolution: Firefighters not expected to put lives at risk to save homes
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Montana resolution: Firefighters not expected to put lives at risk to save homes
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Saturday, May 24, 2014
Southern California Mountain Dwellers Urged To Protect Homes From Wildfires
An editorial urges Southern California mountain dwellers to do all they can to mitigate the wildfire danger to their homes
Our Voice: Do all we can to limit wildfire impact
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Our Voice: Do all we can to limit wildfire impact
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Friday, May 23, 2014
Wisconsin Inaugurates "Keep Forest Green" Wildfire Safety Program
Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources has initiated a new “Keep the Forest Green” fire safety pilot program in Wood County to reduce the incidence of spring wildfires
Fire departments encouraging forest fire prevention
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Fire departments encouraging forest fire prevention
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
San Marcos Firefighters Thank Homeowners For Defensible Space Around Homes
Firefighters in San Marcos, California, thanked homeowners who cleared off defensible space before last week's wildfires, making the firefighters' jobs defending their homes safer and easier
People of all ages come out to thank firefighters
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People of all ages come out to thank firefighters
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Wildfire Education Falls Short In Colorado
Summit County, Colorado, officials complained that, despite homeowner education, few were creating defensible space to reduce their wildfire danger
State could pick up costs for future wildfires
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State could pick up costs for future wildfires
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
How To Prepare Your Home For Wildfires
The Director of San Diego-based California Chaparral Institute, discussed how to prepare your home for wildfires
Extreme Fire Danger Hits San Diego County — Is Your Home Fire-Safe?
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Extreme Fire Danger Hits San Diego County — Is Your Home Fire-Safe?
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
Monday, May 19, 2014
Wildfire Protection Tips For Oregon Homeowners
An editorial provides some tips to Oregon homeowners on how to protect their homes from wildfires
Editorial: Make your home less inviting for wildfire
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Editorial: Make your home less inviting for wildfire
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Saturday, May 17, 2014
CAL FIRE Unveils Ready For Wildfires Website
CAL FIRE is directing homeowners to the Ready For Wildfires website for useful tips on preparing for wildfires while pointing out four ways wildfires actually help the forest
Wildfire season is underway but not all fires are bad
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Wildfire season is underway but not all fires are bad
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Friday, May 16, 2014
Frenchtown Rural Fire Department Maps Wildfire Danger To Homes
In Montana, Frenchtown Rural Fire Department unveiled a digital map that identifies the wildfire survivability of every home in the area
Frenchtown firefighters use new plan of attack against wildfires
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Frenchtown firefighters use new plan of attack against wildfires
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Oregon Homeowners Learn How To Protect Their Homes From Wildfires
An editorial provides some tips on how Oregon Homeowners can protect their homes from wildfires
Editorial: Make your home less inviting to wildfire
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Editorial: Make your home less inviting to wildfire
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Jasper Fire Cautionary Tale For Black Hills Homeowners
Fire officials recalled the 83,000-acre Jasper Fire which raced through South Dakota's Black Hills 14 years ago
Fire Officials Remember Devastating Jasper Fire for Wildfire Awareness Week
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Fire Officials Remember Devastating Jasper Fire for Wildfire Awareness Week
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Florida Forest Service Supports CWPPs
A Florida Forest Service spokesman discussed the importance of Community Wildfire Protection Plans that help firefighters better protect homes
Fending the Flames: Community Wildfire protection plans hot topic despite wet spring
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Fending the Flames: Community Wildfire protection plans hot topic despite wet spring
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Monday, May 12, 2014
Nevada County Observes Wildfire Awareness Month
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners voted to recognize May as Wildfire Awareness Month with a "Prepare Your Home for Wildfire" program
Lyon recognizes May as Nevada Wildlife Awareness Month
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Lyon recognizes May as Nevada Wildlife Awareness Month
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Saturday, May 10, 2014
California Residents Get Some Wildfire Tips From Firefighters
The Redwood City-San Carlos Fire Department provided some wildfire safety tips to California homeowners as part of Wildfire Awareness Week
A Message From Redwood City Fire For 2014 Wildfire Awareness Week
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A Message From Redwood City Fire For 2014 Wildfire Awareness Week
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Friday, May 9, 2014
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Offers Wildfire Tips To Homeowners
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes offered some tips for protecting your home from wildfires
Recent wildfires prompt sharing of prevention tips
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Recent wildfires prompt sharing of prevention tips
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
State Farm Joins NFPA Urging Homeowners To Prepare For Wildfires
Illinois-based State Farm Insurance joined with the National Fire Protection Association in urging homeowners to prepare for wildfires in a year that has already seen over 16,400 fires burn 266,000 acres nationwide
State Farm and NFPA Urge Property Owners to Plan Ahead for Wildfires
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State Farm and NFPA Urge Property Owners to Plan Ahead for Wildfires
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Lake Tahoe Homeowners Observe Wildfire Awareness Month
"Prepare Your Home for Wildfire" will be the theme of Wildfire Awareness Month in the Lake Tahoe Basin
May is Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month
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May is Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Manteca Homeowners Who Don't Prepare For Wildfires Could Be Fined
Homeowners in Manteca, California, who fail to remove wildfire fuel from their property could be fined up to $200
Weed Cops: Manteca Firefighters to Cite Property Owners with Uncut Grass, Weeds
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Weed Cops: Manteca Firefighters to Cite Property Owners with Uncut Grass, Weeds
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Monday, May 5, 2014
May Is Oregon Wildfire Awareness Month
Fire officials urged homeowners to reduce their home's vulnerability to wildfires as part of Oregon Wildfire Awareness Month
May is Oregon Wildfire Awareness Month
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May is Oregon Wildfire Awareness Month
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Nevadans Preparing Homes For Wildfires
A master gardener provided some advice to Nevada homeowners about how to use proper landscaping to protect their homes
Master Gardener: Prepare your home for wildfire
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Master Gardener: Prepare your home for wildfire
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Friday, May 2, 2014
ODF To Show Homeowners How To Protect Homes From Wildfires Tomorrow
A wildland fire supervisor for the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Sweet Home Unit will demonstrate how to protect your home from wildfires at an event in Lebanon tomorrow
Wildfire protection demo at Lebanon firefighters event Saturday
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Wildfire protection demo at Lebanon firefighters event Saturday
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Homeowners Urged To Participate in National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
The Forestry National Fire Plan Coordinator urged homeowners to take part in National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 3rd and to clear wildfire hazards from their property
Reducing risks of wildfires
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Reducing risks of wildfires
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
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